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Ullswater, Glenridding

4.9
#12 of 57 in Nature in Lake District
Water Body · Nature / Park
Go swimming, sailing, or fishing at the most beautiful of the English lakes, Ullswater. Take a ride on the Ullswater steamer and enjoy the views of the scenery and the lake, hike across the beaches and the surrounding woods, or gaze upon the mountains that form a magnificent landscape. The area near the lake abounds with hotels, motels, and other accommodations, with many villages and towns surrounding the coastline. The lake came to fame as the setting of William Wordsworth’s renowned "Daffodils" poem. Using our online itinerary creator, Glenridding attractions like Ullswater can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By simply-peregrinating
    Ullswater is in such a lovely setting with Helvellyn dominating one end of the lake. There are many options, sail on the lake using the excellent steamer service which can be used to take in walks...  more »
  • By Ollieking82
    Ullswater is one of the finest parts of this world. Fact. We also boarded the steamboat from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. The social distancing on the boat was well organised. We spent a couple of...  more »
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  • By Michael Goodhand
    Great lake steamers. Brilliant views of the falls. Great location for walking .
  • By martin Sephton
    Stunning scenery and a beautiful drive, is a great place just to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
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