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Ullswater

Ullswater, located in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, United Kingdom, is a stunningly beautiful destination that will take your breath away. The lake stretches for over 7 miles and is surrounded by rolling hills and green valleys, making it one of the most picturesque locations in all of England.

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Attractions in Ullswater


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Hiking Trail · North West England
Birks and Arnison Crag
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.7 km
Duration 2:44 h
Ascent 463 m
Descent 463 m

Starting from Patterdale in the eastern Lake District, an ascent of the Wainwright fells of Birks and Arnison Crag, with good views over Ullswater

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from Andrew Locking,   Community
Hiking Trail · North West England
Place Fell from Patterdale
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 499 m
Descent 498 m

From Patterdale in the eastern Lake District, a walk beside Ullswater, then a climb up to Place Fell, descending via Boredale Hause

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from Andrew Locking,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · North West England
Wainwright collector route around Grasmere
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 31.1 km
Duration 48:00 h
Ascent 2,000 m
Descent 2,000 m

Summit collector route with 10 Wainwrights in 2 days Helvellyn 950m Nethermost Pike 891m Fairfield 873m Dollywagon Pike 858m St ...

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from Ingo Pieper,   Community
Mountain Hike · North West England
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Fell circular walk
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 337 m
Descent 336 m

A walk taking in the waterfalls of Aira Force before climbing Gowbarrow Fell.

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from Jim EARLAM,   Community
Mountain Hike · North West England
St Sunday Crag via Arnison Crag and Birks
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 697 m
Descent 707 m

A walk from Patterdale taking in Arnison Crag, Birks and St Sunday Crag

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from Jim EARLAM,   Community
Hiking Trail · North West England
Ullswater Circular 20 miles
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 32.4 km
Duration 9:26 h
Ascent 568 m
Descent 588 m

This route is provided for guidance only. Conditions can change and all walks are undertaken at your own risk. You are responsible for your own ...

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from Rory Stephen,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 17.3 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 213 m
Descent 196 m

Part 2/2 of the Ullswater Way. The Ullswater Way is a 20 mile circular walk around Ullswater Lake in the Lake District using footpaths and quiet ...

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from scott robinson,   Community
Long Distance Hiking · Lake District National Park
HIGHLANDER Lake District - HERCULES
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 97.7 km
Duration 30:50 h
Ascent 3,641 m
Descent 3,642 m

HIGHLANDER Hercules got its name after the Roman mythological hero adapted from the Greek hero Heracles. It is also the second-largest northern ...

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Long Distance Hiking · Lake District National Park
HIGHLANDER Lake District - PEGASUS
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 58.7 km
Duration 18:10 h
Ascent 1,838 m
Descent 1,779 m

The second-largest format is named after a constellation in the northern sky, named after the winged horse Pegasus in Greek mythology.

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from Ivan Zrinusic,   HIGHLANDER
Hiking Trail · North West England
Silver Bay Ullswater
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 1:59 h
Ascent 112 m
Descent 112 m

Starting from Patterdale, Eastern Lake District, a walk along the eastern shore of Ullswater following the Ullswater Way to Silver Bay

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from Andrew Locking,   Community
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The most beautiful place in Ullswater has to be Aira Force Waterfall. This breathtaking natural wonder cascades down from a height of 65 feet into a rocky pool below. It's an awe-inspiring sight that you won't want to miss.

There are plenty of tourist-relevant sights around Ullswater too. Take a trip on the famous Ullswater Steamers and enjoy panoramic views of this magnificent landscape from the water. You can also visit Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens or explore Lowther Castle & Gardens – both offer fascinating insights into local history and architecture.

Cultural highlights include events such as Keswick Film Festival which takes place every February showcasing some fantastic independent films from around the world. Also don’t miss out on Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage where you can learn about William Wordsworth who was inspired by his surroundings when writing poetry during his time at Grasmere.

When it comes to culinary specialities, there are many great options available including traditional English pub food like fish and chips or shepherd's pie as well as more gourmet fare like locally sourced lamb dishes or freshly caught seafood platters served with delicious sides such as roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes.

Outdoor activities abound here! From hiking through scenic trails up mountainsides overlooking stunning vistas; cycling along quiet country lanes past quaint villages nestled between fields full of grazing sheep; horseback riding across open fields dotted with wildflowers – whatever your preference for outdoor adventure may be, there's something for everyone!

If swimming is what you're after then yes - you can swim in Ullswater! The lake is approximately 9 miles long and up to 220 feet deep in some places. It's home to a variety of fish including brown trout, pike, and perch - so bring your fishing gear if that's something you enjoy.

In conclusion, Ullswater is an incredibly beautiful destination with plenty of things to see and do for all ages. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure or cultural enrichment, there are endless opportunities waiting here just waiting for you!

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  • August 22, 2026
    Alexander Wilkinson
    A wonderful trio of scrambles on a sunny / slightly overcast day. Bring a spare pair of socks for after the ghyll scramble! Note that the start of Pinnacle Ridge is about 200m south-west of the point on the gpx file, it's very tricky to find the start but once you've found it it's very obvious.
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    Written August 22, 2026
  • June 03, 2026
    Gavin Fettes 
    June 02, 2026
    Lovely route, really nice variety of terrain, giving e excellent views across the fells, some lovely woodland and lakeside. Only warning is that coming down off the fell is very steep and could be quite slippy under foot so I’d recommend bringing walking poles, especially if it’s typical lakes weather.
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    Photo: Gavin Fettes, Community
    Photo: Gavin Fettes, Community
    Photo: Gavin Fettes, Community
    Photo: Gavin Fettes, Community
    Photo: Gavin Fettes, Community
    Written June 03, 2026
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    Hallin Fell
  • April 28, 2026
    Thijs Janssen
    Lovely walk all around. haven't seen any other walkers on the 4h walk with breaks. Thanks!
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    Written April 28, 2026
  • October 28, 2025
    Claire Armitage
    Nice gentle walk - great for kids too with a variety of terrain (up through woods, across farmland, down country lanes and back by the river). Also well signposted :-)
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    Written October 28, 2025
  • October 26, 2025
    Craig Thompson 
    Did this route in late Oct 2025. Would be 5 star if the scramble up Cold Cove Gill was a bit more sustained...its mainly a walk with some v short scramble sections. Stunning scenery and Pinnacle Ridge lives up to its classic rating
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    Written October 26, 2025
  • September 07, 2025
    Wayne Wragg
    Beautiful views and great route. The start is a bit of a lung buster but past there it's a relatively moderate walk with few areas of hands on scrabbling. Thank you for setting the route.
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    Written September 07, 2025
  • September 06, 2025
    Iwein
    Beautiful
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    Written September 06, 2025
    Hiking Trail
    Wainwrights 20 days
  • April 19, 2025
    Katharina W 
    great way great landscape love ist!
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    Written April 19, 2025
  • December 06, 2024
    John Coates 
    That's a grand through walk. The path round Glencoyne head and contouring along Brown Hills is wonderful.
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    Written December 06, 2024
  • November 27, 2024
    Steve Mansfield 
    A great hike. Paths are well marked but can be steep and rocky on the ascent and descent. Stunning views all round.
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    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Photo: Steve Mansfield, Community
    Written November 27, 2024
  • November 15, 2024
    KTM 660SMC
    This is a great route covering most of the scenic areas of England Wales and the South of Scotland. Only missing out on the Highlands and Islands of Scotland ! I would suggest this to anyone wishing to avoid the major UK cities.
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    Written November 15, 2024
  • September 29, 2024
    Flavio🚶🥾🇮🇹 Pinna
    paesaggio fantastico, sentieri in condizioni ottime, foto splendide, Complimenti 👏
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    Written September 29, 2024

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