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What to do around Hawkshead

 

What to do in Hawkshead

Rain or shine – in or out,  you will find a great choice of things to do

Tarn Hows

The well known and much loved Tarn Hows is a lovely walk from Hawkshead, and is a great place for a picnic, with its scenic backdrop of Coniston Old Man, around to the Langdales and the Fairfield Horseshoe.  Left to National Trust by Beatrix Potter there is a reasonably level circular path suitable for pushchairs and wheel chairs with assistance.     

Grizedale Forest

Sculpture in Grizedale Forest‘…… the kids will love the sculpture trail’     ‘………. for the adrenaline junkies try……’

Grizedale Forest is just south of the village and with the visitor centre just a couple of miles drive it offers a great day out for all the family.

  • walks for all abilities, including specially designed routes for wheelchair and pushchair users, and the kids will love the sculpture trail
  • superb off road cycling for all the family with a selection of bikes for hire at the centre.
  • for the adrenaline junkies the fantastic North Face Mountain bike trail, and high wire Go-Ape.
Walking

Great walks near HawksheadThe quiet Esthwaite Valley offers some great walks for all the family, with gentle rambles through the fields and woods, beautiful forest walks and for the more energetic the amazing panoramic views of Latterbarrow and Claife Heights awaits.

Mountain Biking

Moountain biking around HawksheadThere are a surprising number of mountain bike routes in the area that will suit all abilities. Quiet country lanes can be linked at ease with the many off road tracks and trails. Nearby Grizedale Forest offers some superb mountain biking for all the family and the North Face Route will test the skills of the best.

Fishing

Fishing amidst beautiful sceneryNearby Esthwaite Water is the largest stocked lake in the North West of England, offering true loch style fishing, set amidst beautiful scenery. Shore and boat fishing are both available, and if you have always fancied a bit of fly-fishing then lessons are available. Many establishments in the area have complementary permits for Esthwaite and other lakes and tarns in the area.

Horse riding

Horse ridingHorse and Pony trekking available in the local area at Coniston, Troutbeck, Backbarrow and Grizedale.

 

 

 

Car Free Days

Car free days imageWhy not give the car a rest and try a car free day - help to make the Lake District a greener place.

 

 

 

Messing about in boats

Boating in the Lake DistrictNot just for  ‘Toad, Ratty and Mole’ all the family can find boating of all kinds on nearby Windermere and Coniston Water.

 

 

 

Family Days out

Entertaining the familySome great ideas for entertaining the whole family from beautiful picnic spots, to the adrenalin of the high trees ‘Go Ape’ rope course. For more ideas visit our 'family days' page.

 

Local Events

Car rallying in Grizedale ForestTraditional local events are held throughout the year and offer the visitor an opportunity to share in village life. Several local clubs – tennis – bowling ……… also welcome visitors. You will always be made welcome.

What to do within 5 miles.

  • Hawkshead Trout Farm
  • Steam Yacht Gondola
  • Coniston Launch
  • Windermere Outdoor adventure
  • Mountain Goat Mini bus tours
  • Lakes Super-tours
  • Windermere Lakes Cruises
  • Grizedale Forest and Grizedale Riding Centre

What to do within 10 miles

  • Brockhole Visitor Centre
  • Lakeside & Hatherthwaite Railway

 

 

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