Welcome to Lake District National Park, one of Britain's
most celebrated landscapes 2,292 sq km/ 885 sq miles. Without
a doubt one of the most beautiful places in England,
has inspired writers and artists for a great period of time.
England's largest National Park and one of its best loved,
with a famous landscape of high fells, rocky crags, lush dales,
long still lakes and attractive towns and villages in the
central part of Cumbria. The National Park also includes part
of the West Coast, with beaches and tidepools.
The Lake District is best experienced on a rainy, foggy day,
when everything looks as if taken from someone's romantic
dream.
Contact Information:
Lake District National Park Authority Murley Moss,
Oxenholme Road,
Kendal, LA9 7RL
Tel: 01539 724555
Website: www.lake-district.gov.uk
By Rail: The West Coast Main Line passes to the east of the
Park, with Virgin and ScotRail intercity services connecting
Lancaster, Oxenholme, Penrith and Carlisle with London
and Glasgow. First
North Western operates regular services from Manchester and
Lancaster to Kendal and Windermere in the heart of the Park,
and along the Cumbrian Coast Line to Carlisle via Barrow-in-Furness
and Whitehaven. There are also two private railways: the Lakeside
and Haverthwaite Railway (see lakesiderailway.co.uk)
and the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway (ravenglass-railway.co.uk).
The famous scenic Settle and Carlisle Line also passes nearby,
with Dales Rail services in summer.
By Ferry: Various ferries and cruises operate on Lake
Windermere between Ambleside, Bowness, Far Sawrey and Lakeside,
with bargain 24-hour tickets available. Ullswater Steamers link
Glenridding, Howtown and Pooley Bridge, with connecting walks
and a connecting bus service with combined tickets available:
see ullswater-steamers.co.uk.
Boat services also operate, sometimes seasonally, on Derwentwater
and Coniston Water.
By Bus: Local buses, many operated by Stagecoach, connect Lancaster,
Kendal, Windermere and Carlisle with Ambleside, Coniston, Keswick
and a number of other centres in the park. Some services also
run on summer Sundays and there is a limited Sunday service
on main routes throughout the year.
Barco House in Patterdale is a traditional
Lakeland stone house, built in 1853, offering bed and
breakfast accommodation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
We have 3 guest en suite bedrooms, all recently refurbished,
as well as a guest lounge with a wood burning stove, maps
and guidebooks to help plan your visit, and an excellent
selection of books, and games to while away the evenings.
The Glen
Oxenholme
Kendal, Cumbria
LA9 7RF
Tel : +44 (0) 1539 726386
Web: www.glen-kendal.co.uk
"The Glen" is a family run bed
and breakfast, with an excellent reputation for friendly
service and large freshly cooked breakfasts. It boasts
some of the best views in kendal, in a quiet location
in its own grounds under the "The Helm" (local
walk and view point of Kendal, the Lake District Mountains
and Morecambe Bay), and within a short walk of a pub and
restaurant.
The Crown Hotel Coniston, situated in the
heart of the English Lake District. Recently refurbished
we can now offer a luxurious stay surrounded by some of
the worlds finest scenery.
