I agree with wainwright this is the finest lakeside walk in the lake district. The path from howtown to glenridding winds its way gently above the shoreline, passing through. We also have separate pages on ullswater and helvellyn. The arrangements for sustenance are little strange with the beer and food served from separate buildings. The lake can be seen in the valley below helvellyn cottages and is just a 15 minute walk away. After descending from place fell to the ullswater path, and following the path to howtown, take the ullswater steamer to glenridding and then a short lake side walk back to patterdale. Ullswater way ulswlatwer in glenridding to howtown 6. The route can be walked in either direction and from any starting point. Place fell towers over patterdale, despite being only 657m in height.
Our ullswater cottages are surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the lake district. We heard about the ullswater steamer from the hotel, so instead of creating a circular walk like i normally would, i planned a linear walk with a lift to the start by boat. The nearest pub to the farm a 15minute walk is patterdales white lion 01768 482214, a straightforward hikers pub patterdale is on the coasttocoast walking route with bar meals. The route is very easy to follow and starts from the south side of the fell just off the steep, narrow road from howtown to martindale. Pictureperfect patterdale village is located on the main penrith to windermere route at the head of ullswater. No matter which motel you choose, dont forget to use the travel tools at expedia. Hallin fell is an example of all that is good in the area with the added dad benefit of a great thirst quenching lure in howtown. Wainwrights included in this walk are beda fell, place fell.
William and dorothy wordsworth walked from patterdale to glencolyne wood. Patterdale cottages book your holiday with lakelovers. Very new and clean, with helpful staff and fast service. It is easy to walk sections of the route and use the steamers or the stagecoach bus to get you back to you start point. On the last day of kathryns visit we opted for a classic low level walk. Patterdale, silver point, sandwick bay, howtown pier and. As my sevenyearold son and i disembark the steamer at howtown, i cant. Lakelands most beautiful lakeshore walk stunning views of the ullswater valley. Along ullswaters shore to silver point from the shores of ullswater to one of its most spectacular viewpoints.
During our stay, residents included families and young couples, but the majority of contentedlooking guests were in the over50s age group. The hall marks the half way point of the walk, and from here i walked along the other shore of brothers water. Its only half an hours walk to glenridding town, the watersports centre there offers a range of boats for hire and the staff are very friendly. You can either come back on the steamer or walk back from howtown to patterdale along the lake shore. One of the best examples of this type of landscape is the eastern shore of ullswater. Within a 10 minute stroll from the local shops, post office, cafes, restaurants and pubs in the villages of. Please note that the fares displayed are our ticket office prices. Chance to take the boys on the ullswater steamers and combine it with a good walk back to patterdale parking at patterdale, we walked towards glenridding and the lake in order to catch the steamer to howtown. Possibly the greatest lakeside walk in the country. Plus, when you book a cheap deal on a motel in howtown, youll find quiet rooms, complimentary toiletries, and comfortable sleeping areas, so you can unwind after a long day. Striding edge makes this a difficult and popular walk for the more experienced fell walker. The path from howtown to glenridding winds its way gently above the shoreline, passing through some beautiful woodland before it climbs 100s of feet above the hamlet of sandwick and the privately owned scarehow wood. Bus service 508 runs from penrith to patterdale, open top service at peak time. Patrick, having been marooned on duddon sands, walked 30 miles overland to this valley and gave patterdale its acient name.
A dog friendly cottage, walks abound from the doorstep. Follow the path from glenridding car park to climb the third highest mountain in the lake district. Place fell and a stroll alongside ullswater place fell overlooks the villages of patterdale and glenridding alongside ullswater, presenting an intimidating jumble of crags and steep rocky scree. What better way to take in all that the lake district has to offer, than by seeing it on foot. Picnic near the top, perhaps 50m north east of the cairn. Hiking around ullswater, guest blog by athena mellor. Around the northern side of the fell is part of the popular lakeside walk from howtown to patterdale. The famous ullswater steamers run their cruise boats from glenridding to howtown and pooley bridge. Wainwright sitting stone on the ullswater heritage trail. Short walks in the lake district guidebook cicerone press. The route is well waymarked, but please also take a. This guidebook divides the north lakeland region into six sections.
The route follows paths alongside the lake with a section on the road where care should be taken. Hundreds of detailed free walks with proper maps, photos, and gps waypoints along with hotels, cottages, and other places to stay for your holiday. Circuit of boredale from patterdale lake district walk. Walk up high street from patterdale and glenridding lake. Place fell and a stroll alongside ullswater walklakes. Most other places are in glenridding a 2030minute walk or 15minute kayak ride, including the bar and restaurant of the inn on the lake 01768 482444. The path from howtown to glenridding winds its way gently above. The ullswater shore path was described by wainwright as the most beautiful and rewarding walk in lakeland. Free lake district walk circuit of boredale from patterdale.
Route 1 at the car park there is a large sign pointing left to patterdale and howtown. Located right on the edge of patterdale village, the shop and pub are only a few minutes level walk, the property has open aspects across the. Its a lowlevel stroll of about 7 miles 11km, so you dont need to be sherpa tenzing to tackle it, but you do need to be able. A newly introduced bonus to this walk is the teashopcafe en route appearing simply in the middle of nowhere.
Why not walk the route in shorter sections, using an open top bus or steamer to start your journey. Jun 23, 2016 as my sevenyearold son and i disembark the steamer at howtown, i cant help but appreciate the irony that ullswater is like the proverbial millpond, still, and without a breath of wind. A lovely walk from the door of the cottage in patterdale. The ullswater way is a 20mile walking route around ullswater.
After a walk along the shore of ullswater from patterdale the howtown hotel provided the location for a well earned drink and a bite to eat. This guidebook of 57 short walks in the lake district is the second in the short walks in lakeland trilogy, covering the entire lake district. The ullswater way south cottage orton holiday cottage. The ullswater way ticket walk sections of the 20 mile ullswater way over 5 days. Disembark, walk down pooley bridge pier, through the pier house and turn right following the pavement towards pooley bridge village. Church corner is a spacious lakeland cottage which has been completely refurbished to a high standard offering all the comforts of home with a stylish modern interior and excellent facilities. The patterdale hotel sits at the heart of the patterdale village on the main penrith to windermere route. The white lion inn in glenridding has real ale and friendly staff.
Walking in the lake district fell walkers are in an ideal location for an early start after breakfast. Nestled between two mountain ranges the isolated, slategrey village of patterdale can only be reached by kirkstone pass to the south or along side ullswater to the north. Follow the lakeshore path until you reach the gate to the road. The most spectacular and famous walking routes can be found here including the seven mile lakeshore walk between howtown and glenridding, hallin fell affording spectacular views over ullswater, or the family friendly footpath between national trust aira force and glenridding. Disembark the steamer, walk down howtown pier, take an immediate right across a small. May 04, 2018 there are some fantastic views on this walk which traverses the extensive north ridge of high street, crossing the heads of a number of remote, glacial valleys. Church corner patterdale, ullswateraround heart of. Borrowdale, the northern fells, thirlmere, newlands and the northwest, patterdale and ullswater, and the eastern fells and dales. Turn right and enter the beauty of the fusedale valley, walk across the coombs up to martindale, high street over to haweswater or nearby pooley bridge and via the lakeside to hallin fell or the further villages of glenridding and patterdale. Nov 03, 2017 after a walk along the shore of ullswater from patterdale the howtown hotel provided the location for a well earned drink and a bite to eat. The village of patterdale has remained unchanged over the past few centuries. Please find below more information on the local area.
Glenridding caters for all levels of lakeland enthusiasts, and helvellyn cottages are ideally located to make the most of your stay. Walks around ullswater and surrounding area ullswater steamers. Here is your mission today, should you choose to accept it. Once back at glenridding pier, walk to the car park entrance and through the gate on the left, signposted patterdale and howtown walk. Glenridding or pooley bridge piers or villages, or on the steamers, or howtown hotel public bar marchoctober only always check the weather forecast and boat times before your walk 1. Brians walks patterdale circular walk including place. The lake itself is a mecca for nonmotorised watersport enthusiasts and some beautiful steamers plough their furrow between glenridding, howtown and pooley bridge. He particularly loved the lakeside walk from sandwick to patterdale writing in the far eastern fells. Patterdale to howtown and back on the steamer at glenridding. Patrick, having been marooned on duddon sands, walked 30 miles overland to this valley and gave patterdale its acient. There was less than 3 miles to go and i was on the lakeside path and it was busy.
The scenic combination of lakes surrounded by steepsided. Gr glenridding, af aira force, ht howtown, pb pooley bridge. The old smithy glenridding and patterdale ullswater lake district is a family friendly petdog friendly holiday cottage for romantic breaks in glenridding patterdale penrith. Lakeland walks the ullswater way by dunkeld cottage. This walk follows a section of the ullswater way from glenridding to the beautiful aira force waterfall. Despite being surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the lake district, its some of the more lowlier summits that seem to dominate the views. The breathtaking panoramas are the same that were admired by romantic poets in the 19th century. Helvellyn, the howtown to glenridding lakeshore walk, and the wonderful new ullswater way which circumnavigates ullswater and includes a fascinating heritage trail. A beautiful sunny day as we top the rise and descend to ullswater. It is situated about a mile from glenridding at the end of ullswater surrounded by some stunning fells. The route is easy to follow on the ground but some parts are a bit rough so make sure you dress accordingly. Patterdale is a small peaceful hamlet at the southern end of ullswater. From howtown walk back on the footpath along the shore and through the woods to glenridding.
Patterdale circular walk including place fell and angletarn pikes. If you are looking for a basic but friendly hotel to stay in the lakes, i would thoroughly recommend the patterdale, from arrival through to departure the staff were attentive and very polite, the rooms were furnished nicely although there was a crack running down one wall and a hole a small hole in the bathroom door these were purely cosmetic faults. Below are our recommended local walks in and around the quiet site area and further down this page you will find information about the ullswater way walks. This path is easy to find and offers spectacular views of ullswater. Whooshing along water seemed like a unique and leisurely way to start our ramble. Church and patterdale hotel and eventually into glenridding. Circuit of boredale from patterdale print free walk.
Fairfield circular walk, from patterdale, ullswater, lake district walks some of the photo highlights from one of the best, but more unknown walks in the lake district. Pass the minor road leading down to the steamer service to howtown and pooley bridge and after passing the inn on the lake look for a path on the right which follows the shoreline of ullswater. Dont feel you have to walk all 20 miles in one go though. For the casual walker the famous ullswater steamers sail to howtown and pooley bridge allowing a gentle walk around the shoreline. It makes a lovely walk when combined with climbing place fell. Book now nestled between two mountain ranges the isolated, slategrey village of patterdale can only be reached by kirkstone pass to the south or along side ullswater to the north. The beauty of ullswater, howtown, cumbria travel the guardian. The ullswater way now weaves its way with the road, but on good paths and clear crossings. Youll soon come to a gate, go through it and again walk straight ahead a few metres along the road. Undulating path with up and down hill stretches and some rocky sections.
We heard about the ullswater steamer from the hotel, so instead of creating a circular walk like i. A permissive path goes through woodland at the edge of the road, and when this petered out i walked back into patterdale along the footpath by the side of the road. Bracken, juniper, and heather cling where they can. Ullswater is officially classed as being in the eden valley with access from the m6, i have therefore included penrith in the description of the area. Patterdale hotel, patterdale and the ullswater area. Information on ullswater, patterdale, glenridding and. You can see place fell from the sofa so it would be a shame not to walk up it while youre staying.
Always check the weather forecast and boat times before your walk. Jun 12, 2009 the beauty of ullswater, howtown, cumbria. Glenridding to howtown route patterdale hall estate. Just beyond howtown, the way takes you up onto the moorland edge with extensive views over ullswater. Looking towards the summit of fairfield one of my best views from the days walking in the lake district. Pass through a gate and follow a wellmarked path alongside and to the end of the lake where small boats can be hired.
The most spectacular and famous walking routes can be found here including the seven mile lakeshore walk between howtown and glenridding, hallin fell. There are plenty of idyllic picnic spots for lunch, or alternatively you could set off early enough and grab lunch in the pleasant howtown hotel at the end of. The route includes pooley bridge, aira force, glenridding, patterdale and howtown. Pooley bridge to howtown walk patterdale hall estate. T he elongated hamlet of patterdale has a rugged, mountain quality. The ullswater steamers regularly stop at howtown or for a longer day you can walk to hallin fell from either glenridding, patterdale or pooley bridge via the ullswater way. The pot of tea was just the ticket, and the tiffin was rich, delicious and i assume highly calorific. The walk along this bridleway is a relaxed affair, particularly when you combine it with a return journey on the elegant lake steamer. Or cruise from pooley bridge to howtown, walk to glenridding and catch the.
The scenic content of this route is excellent with ullswater providing a contrast to the rugged fells all around you. Wandered in to howtown after a walk from patterdale looking for somewhere to get a cuppa and a cake before getting the steamer back to glenridding, and spotted a sign saying tea room. Patterdale walk hartsop walk brothers water walk lake. Best walks from glenridding and patterdale lake district. The village straddles goldrill beck which flows down. Walklakes lake district walks near glenriddingpatterdale. A lake district walk starting from patterdale that includes place fell, howtown and beda fell in a circuit of boredale. From here either turn left and walk along the road or cross straight over and take the offroad path towards patterdale hall estate. This whole section of the lake is devoid of roads and the walk uses paths and tracks running on or near the lake shore. Patterle to howtown page 1 of 2 patter le to howtown an back on the steamer the scenic combination of lakes surrounby steeps imountains is one of the things that makes the lake district such a special place. Kids enjoyed gambling about, the ascent did not tax them at all. From glenridding take the ullswater steamer to the start of this walk at howtown. From the cottage turn left and the turn right over goldrill bridge. The climb from howtown to the obelisk at the summit is short and easy.
It is only a 20 minute walk down to the lake where you can catch the ullswater steamers up to pooley bridge and howtown which offers some lovely walks along the side of ullswater. It runs along the eastern shore between howtown roughly halfway along the lake and patterdale. Sited below the mighty helvellyn massif its straggle of houses, inn, hotel, mountain rescue base, church and school have a bleakness about them. At the road turn right, passing the church in patterdale. Although not signposted to patterdale, there is a signpost pointing back towards howtown. No matter which motel you choose, dont forget to use the travel tools at expedia to search for local discounts, compare rates on the hottest motels, and plan your next. The gently undulating walk back along ullswater gives you fantastic views of the hills and lake.
This is the circular 20 mile route around ullswater. Looking along ullswater from the lakeside path between howtown and patterdale. Patterdale hall estate is a certificated location in cumbria. Its called beckside and is roughly half way between howtown and patterdale, so its another ideal pit stop and at this stage youve definitely earned it. A little further along there is a permissive path in the trees you. The patterdale hotel, nr ullswater, patterdale 2020.
Easy walk up from the hause taking the west path option there are plenty of choices. The old smithy glenridding and patterdale ullswater lake. The patterdale hotel is a popular favourite of many regulars. There are plenty of idyllic picnic spots for lunch, or alternatively you could set off early enough and grab lunch in the pleasant howtown hotel at the end of the walk before you catch the steamer. Patterdale hall estate cl caravan and motorhome club. It is the authors opinion that the lakeside path from scalehow beck, near sandwick, to patterdale in that direction is the most beautiful and rewarding walk in. Not good weather for being out on the fells so we opt for a linear walk much lower down near the lake shore. One of the best examples of this type of lan cape is the eastern shore of ullswater. Fairfield circular walk, from patterdale, ullswater, lake. The walk starts at the main parking area in glenridding. As my sevenyearold son and i disembark the steamer at howtown, i cant help but appreciate the irony that ullswater is like the proverbial. Lying at the head of ullswater, englands most beautiful lake, the village is in a fabulous central position for exploring the lake district. Patterdale to howtown and back on the steamer at glenridding walking route the scenic combination of lakes surrounded by steepsided mountains is one of the things that makes the lake district such a special place. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.
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