Advantages: lots! Disadvantages: crowds in the summer
I am lucky enough to live within an hour's drive of Ullswater in the Cumbrian Lake District. It is somewhere our family visits often and a place we consider very special. To quote Wordsworth Ullswater is the happiest combination of beauty and grandeur, which any any of the lakes affords. This review is not only about the lake itself but the surrounding area; I hope it will be useful for anyone taking a trip to the area.
The Lake.
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... ...It is 9 miles long and 0.75 miles wide. At its deepest point Ullswater is 60 metres deep. Formed after the last ice age, Ullswater is said to have got its name from a Nordic chief Uif, who once ruled over the area. I love the way the lake is surrounding by mountain scenery and changes it's appearance depending on the weather. On a bright winters day, when there are few tourists, there is nothing as breathtaking as eating a picnic looking at the mountains ...
anwar 11.11.2008 (24.11.2008)
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Advantages: Beautiful countryside, activities for every age, wonderful walking, interesting wildlife Disadvantages: None!
...note around the shores of Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Patterdale and Glenridding. Pooley Bridge lies at the northern end, and is the town you will pass through should you be visiting the eastern shore. It is very much a honeypot village, with limited parking, several decent pubs and a handful of tearooms. For walkers, it is a useful stopping point on your journey in as the Tourist Information Centre contains an up to date weather forecast and information ... ...one of fifteen visits to Ullswater, and have been rewarded with fifteen different, incredible views. Please bear in mind! Photos of the fells may make them seem benign, and a day may start with glorious sunshine, but it would be irresponsible of me not to give this reminder. Mountain conditions can change in seconds: make sure you are prepared to respond to the changes. Always carry waterproofs, do not wear jeans (they collect water like a very heavy ...
silverbird55 18.10.2009
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Advantages: Lovely scenery, not as commercial as Windermere Disadvantages: None
...often. My favourite spot is Ullswater, the second largest of the lakes. I first visited Ullswater, when I was on a holiday with my school aged 11, and staying at Patterdale Hall at the southern tip of the lake. I had two school holidays there and had the opportunity to explore the lake and participate in many walks around the area. I never returned until 20 years later, when I took my own children to Ullswater, and everything was just as I remembered ... ...wash down Glenridding Beck into Ullswater, which was poisoning the lake. It is hard to imagine that now, looking at the clear water. Back down on the lake, a popular attraction is the Ullswater steamers. There are four steamers on the lake which operate all year round, weather permitting. A favourite walk of mine is to take the steamer from Glenridding to Howtown which is around half-way down the lake, and then take the lakeside trail back to Glenridding. ...
JEFFJEN 06.09.2009
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Advantages: Breathtaking walks and spectacular scenery Disadvantages: Can be a little tricky underfoot
...views is Aira Force, near Ullswater, with it's subtle, yet seemingly mesmerising waterfall.
* WHAT IS IT..?
Aira Force is a Waterfall with a great many tranquil walks surrounding the beautiful Fall. It has been a beauty spot since 1906 and is now owned and run by the National Trust and offers some spectacular views surrounding the footpaths leading around Aira Beck and High Force Water.
* WHERE IS IT..?
It is found along the A592 on the Western ... ...It is approximately 7 miles from Penrith and a pleasurable 13 mile drive from Windermere over the very scenic Kirkstone Pass.
* GETTING THERE…
By car… along A592 By bus… #108 from Penrith Other ways are by hiking or cycling and for those people the OS reference is 90:NY401203 Aira Force.
* PARKING… The car park is a pay is a pay and display with many parking places, although these will quickly fill up in busy periods. National trust members park ...
blissman70 19.12.2008
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