All Lake District places
89 places
1WindermereEngland's longest lake, lined with wooded shores and mountain views
2Scafell PikeEngland's highest summit, reached over a rough, weathered boulder field
3UllswaterA mountain-rimmed lake made for cruises, walks, and changing light
4DerwentwaterA mountain lake with islands, wooded shores, and classic fell views
5Wast WaterThe deepest lake in England, hemmed in by the Wasdale Screes
6Aira ForceA wooded waterfall walk with bridges, cascades, and Ullswater views
7HelvellynEngland's third-highest peak, ringed by two airy ridges
8Tarn HowsA wooded mountain tarn with an easy loop and fell views
9Hill TopStep inside Beatrix Potter's farmhouse and the stories it inspired
10Castlerigg Stone CircleA 4,500-year-old stone ring with a grand mountain backdrop
11Coniston WaterA deep lake of boats, stories, and the Old Man's reflection
12ButtermereA calm mountain lake ringed by high fells and an easy circuit
13Grasmere VillageA slate-roofed fell village with Wordsworth, gingerbread, and walks
14SkiddawA broad, windswept summit with huge views over the northern Lakes
15KeswickA lively market town framed by Derwentwater and mountain walks
16Honister Slate MineExplore England's last working slate mine beneath a mountain pass
17Cat BellsA short rocky climb to a huge Derwentwater panorama
18Surprise ViewA cliff-edge panorama over Derwentwater, islands, and Borrowdale
19Hardknott Roman FortRoman walls and a bath house high above wild Eskdale
20Ravenglass & Eskdale RailwayA tiny train rolls from coastal estuary to wild Eskdale
21Brockhole on WindermereMawson gardens, woodland, and Windermere shore in one easy stop
22Rydal WaterSmall lake, big reflections beneath Loughrigg Fell
23Wray CastleA turreted lakeshore estate tied to Beatrix Potter's first visit
24Wordsworth GrasmereA poet's cottage, living garden, manuscripts, and wide valley views
25Crummock WaterA clear lake beneath an amphitheater of rugged western fells
26Bassenthwaite LakeA quiet wildlife-rich lake beneath Skiddaw
27Old Man of ConistonA slate-scarred summit with wide views over the southern Lakes
28The Bowder StoneA 2,000-tonne boulder balanced above a woodland path
29Grizedale ForestSculptures, trails, and mountain views fill this working forest
30Whinlatter ForestMountain trails, big fell views, and family paths in a working forest
31Muncaster CastleA lived-in castle with 77 acres of gardens and flying displays
32Friar's CragA level lakeside path to Keswick's classic Derwentwater view
33Ashness BridgeAn 18th-century packhorse bridge above a rushing Borrowdale beck
34Rydal CaveA former slate quarry opens onto water, stone, and fell views
35Great GableA rocky summit with wide views and a storied climbing heritage
36AmblesideOutdoor shops and old slate streets, with Windermere a mile away
37Bowness-on-WindermereA lively lakefront town and launch point for Windermere
38Coniston VillageA characterful village base beneath the Old Man of Coniston
39HawksheadCobbled lanes, white cottages, and a church above old market squares
40RavenglassA tidal estuary village where Roman ruins meet a little railway
41Buttermere VillageA tiny hamlet framed by lakes, farms, and dramatic western fells
42GrasmereA peaceful lake loop beneath the central Lake District fells
43Ennerdale WaterA road-free lake beneath the wild western fells
44ThirlmereA long, dark reservoir framed by Helvellyn and wooded fells.
45Haweswater ReservoirA remote mountain reservoir where quiet paths meet the High Street fells
46Blea TarnA still mountain tarn framed by the Langdale Pikes
47ScafellA rugged high summit with big views over Wastwater and Eskdale
48BlencathraTwo famous ridges lead to a broad summit with far-reaching views
49BowfellA rocky summit above Langdale, with the Scafells spread beyond
50Esthwaite WaterA quiet lake for fell reflections, wildlife, and slow waterside walks
51LoweswaterQuiet woodland, water and fell views on an unusually gentle lake walk
52Brothers WaterA reed-fringed lake with big fell reflections and an easy shore walk
53Lodore FallsA wooded ravine where Watendlath Beck tumbles toward Derwentwater
54Stanley GhyllA mossy ravine, footbridges, and a 60-foot waterfall
55Scale ForceThe Lakes' tallest single drop thunders through a mossy gorge
56Stock Ghyll ForceA short woodland walk to a 70-foot cascade above Ambleside
57Orrest HeadA short climb to Windermere's classic lake-and-fell panorama
58Claife Viewing StationA restored 1790s viewpoint with colour-framed Windermere views
59Fell FootVictorian boathouses, open lawns, and easy access to Windermere
60BrantwoodRuskin's house, winding gardens, and a big Coniston Water view
61Rydal MountWordsworth's final home, wrapped in five acres of garden and paths
62Allan BankWordsworth's villa pairs red squirrels with Grasmere views and woodland
63Blackwell, the Arts & Crafts HouseA fully preserved Arts & Crafts house above Windermere
64SizerghA medieval house wrapped in brilliant gardens and wildlife-rich walks
65The World of Beatrix Potter AttractionWalk through Beatrix Potter's stories in detailed 3D scenes
Grasmere Gingerbread ShopA 1630 cottage where fresh gingerbread still draws a daily queue
66TownendA lived-in farmhouse where 400 years of Browne family life remain.
67Windermere Jetty MuseumA lakeside museum where Windermere's boats come vividly to life
68The Ruskin MuseumBluebird K7 anchors a rich story of Coniston, copper, and culture
69Stott Park Bobbin MillClattering belts and bobbins bring Lakeland's last working mill to life
70Ambleside Roman FortLow stone foundations make a Roman garrison surprisingly legible
71Ravenglass Roman Bath HouseRoman walls nearly four metres high make this bath house memorable
72Swinside Stone CircleA remarkably intact Neolithic circle beneath Black Combe
73Shap AbbeyA quiet monastic ruin with a striking 15th-century west tower
74Gosforth Cross and St Mary's ChurchA Viking cross where Norse myth meets Christian stonework
75Eskdale MillTwo working waterwheels bring 500 years of milling to life
76Duddon Iron FurnaceA stone blast furnace tucked beside the Duddon Valley road.
77Windermere Lake CruisesClassic cruises turn Windermere into a day-long mountain panorama
78Ullswater SteamersHeritage boats turn Ullswater into a moving mountain panorama
79Steam Yacht GondolaA Victorian steam yacht gliding beneath Coniston's fells
80Lakeside and Haverthwaite RailwayA steam-era ride through the Leven Valley to Windermere's shore
Bowness on Windermere Information Centre and CaféThe practical lakefront base for Windermere maps, trips, and walks
Ullswater Information CentreA practical launchpad for Ullswater walks, boats, and local know-how
Hawkshead Information CentreYour base for Hawkshead walks, bikes, and onward routes
Coniston Information CentreA practical base for maps, walks, and local Coniston advice
Low Wray CampsiteLakeside camping beside Windermere, with Wray Castle next door
Great Langdale CampsiteA mountain-framed base for walks and a proper digital detox
Wasdale CampsiteA riverside base for Scafell Pike and the Wasdale valley
Eskdale CampsiteRiverside camping below Hardknott Pass, with fells on the doorstep
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Lake District Tour Guide
Lake District, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Lake District National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Windermere at Bowness0:00 / 1:00
“You’re approaching Windermere’s waterfront at Bowness, a handy place to choose between a boat trip and a short lakeside walk.”
Plays as you drive up to Windermere in the Parkwolf Lake District Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Windermere Jetty: Boats and Boatbuilders
- Bowness: Beatrix Potter or Brant Fell
- Red Nab: A Walk to High Wray Bay
- Orrest Head: A Short Climb for the View
- 298 audio storiesacross Lake District’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Red Deer, Eurasian Otter, Osprey, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 265 trails, 89 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
