Hawkshead Village Website is a non-profit making organisation. We would like to thank all those who have contributed, along with Hawkshead Parish Council and Hawkshead Co-operative for their financial support.
We would like to thank - Cumbria Tourism, the Forestry Commission and IE Photography for the use of images on this site.
Nestling in the beautiful vale of Esthwaite, in the heart of the English Lake District, Hawkshead is characterised by the cluster of whitewashed houses, and offers a delightful place to visit with its alleyways, courtyards and squares.
Wander around Hawkshead and be entranced by its beautiful old buildings, churches, and rich history. Hawkshead has important connections with the poet William Wordsworth and children’s author Beatrix Potter. Then settle down to a delicious afternoon tea in one of the many tearooms, or maybe sample some local ale in one of the village inns.
The countryside surrounding Hawkshead promises the visitor to the Lake District something for all the family - delightful walks - mountain biking and Go Ape in nearby Grizedale Forest - and some excellent fishing on Esthwaite water.
The Hawkshead area has one of the best choices in the Lake District for accommodation and places to eat and drink, with quaint country Inns/Pubs, beautiful Country House Hotels, traditional Bed & Breakfasts, self-catering accommodation and camping/caravanning.
With Coniston, Langdale, Grasmere and Ambleside all within easy reach, and with the busy centres of Windermere and Bowness just a short ferry ride away, Hawkshead is an ideal location from which to visit the entire south Lake District area.
Hawkshead Trail Race Saturday 19th April 2008
This year’s race was won by Andi Jones – Salford harriers, with the first female runner Victoria Wilkinson – Bingley Harriers in 11th place. A cold, but dry day greeted the runners.
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New Trail Quest Mountain Bike route opens in Grizedale Forest. This first permanent trail quest mountain bike course situated near to Hawkshead
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Community First Responders benefit from Sweet Tooth
Rusland and District WI extend a very grateful ‘Thank You’ to all the people who generously supported the recent 'Pudding Club’
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Hawkshead Trail Race Saturday 19th April 2008
This year’s race was won by Andi Jones – Salford Harriers, in a new record of 54 mins 43 secs. The first female runner in 11th place was Victoria Wilkinson – Bingley Harriers, again setting a new record (female) of 1 hr 2 mins 45 secs. A cold, but dry day greeted the runners, but despite improved winning times, only 4 runners broke the hour for the course (same as 2007). Feed back to the ‘Runner World’ magazine just about hit 100% mark for overall event and scenery. It seems the Hawkshead Trail was once again a great hit.
Visit the Lakeland TRails website for the full results
New Trail Quest Mountain Bike route opens in Grizedale Forest.
This first permanent trail quest mountain bike course, situated near to Hawkshead, combines a mixture of orienteering and bike handling skills with 32 controls spread throughout the forest. The route takes in some of the best trails in the forest. There are several courses based upon fixed times, and the object is to visit as many controls as possible within the time. Controls are each worth between 10 and 40 points, depending upon difficulty, and the aim is to get the best score possible within the time. Maps and information are available from the Grizedale Visitors Centre. Visit www.trailquest.co.uk for further information.
Community First Responders benefit from Sweet Tooth
Rusland and District WI extend a very grateful ‘Thank You’ to all the people who generously supported the recent 'Pudding Club’. Sweet satisfaction for all; including the First Responders, who received a donation of £507 as a result of the evenings over indulgencies.
Situated on the Newby Bridge Road just south of Hawkshead, these beautiful gardens were designed by Thomas Mawson and commissioned in 1896. They are essentially spring gardens set in a wooded valley of twelve acres, with an extensive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. Open daily from 1st April - 30th August 10am - 6pm. Car Park can handle coaches. Adults £3 children under 14 free. Partially suitable for wheelchairs. Guided tours by appointment.
Tel: 015395 31333.
www.graythwaitehall.co.uk
The Brathay Windermere Marathon starts at 10:30am on Sunday 18th May 2008, form Brathay Hall, Ambleside. The route takes the main road to Hawkshead and runs through the centre of the village, which is a great place to see the runners.
The marathon is a fundraising event in support of Brathay Hall Trust – the charity that transforms young people's lives. This is one of the UK's most picturesque marathon routes with the course taking one circuit of Windermere (England's largest lake) with fantastic views of the lake, woodland and surrounding hills.
There will be road closures on the B5286 Brathay/Hawkshead road from 9 am which will be marshalled.
