Claife Viewing Station & Windermere West Shore (NT)
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Overview
The western shore of Windermere is perfect for a car-free adventure for all the family. Take the ferry from Bowness, and in less than 15 minutes you’ll arrive at the naturally beautiful west shore. From here you can discover the mystical heights of Claife Viewing Station and learn about its colourful history. The Station courtyard is perfect for picnics followed by a gentle wander up the slope to see panoramic views of Windermere. Claife Viewing Station is also a starting point for the 4-mile lake shore track, which leads north towards Wray Castle. You could make the journey into a loop by returning to Bowness and Ambleside on the boat from Wray Castle or Bark Barn, or, refuel at the cafe at Wray Castle and re-trace your steps back to the Ferry.
About the area
Cumbria's rugged yet beautiful landscape is best known for the Lake District National Park that sits within its boundaries. It’s famous for Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, and Derwent Water, ‘Queen of the English Lakes', but other lesser-known areas in the south, such as the Lune Valley and the coastal towns, are secret gems of wide cobbled streets and rolling hills.
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Drawing Room
The Drawing Room is a Lake District self-catering holiday apartment with stunning views. Made for two, it's a comfortable and perfectly situated romantic retreat....
Drawing Room
The Drawing Room is a Lake District self-catering holiday apartment with stunning views. Made for two, it's a comfortable and perfectly situated romantic retreat....
Stables Cottage
Stables Cottages was once the stable serving the grand house. It's now been tastefully transformed into a romantic retreat for two, conveniently located for the best that the Lake Distr...
Stables Cottage
Stables Cottages was once the stable serving the grand house. It's now been tastefully transformed into a romantic retreat for two, conveniently located for the best that the Lake Distr...
Tower Cottage
A quirky cottage offering fantastic views.Sitting high above Sawrey Knotts, looking down on all around is Tower Cottage. An old Victorian folly, complete with castellation. You can’t he...
Tower Cottage
A quirky cottage offering fantastic views.Sitting high above Sawrey Knotts, looking down on all around is Tower Cottage. An old Victorian folly, complete with castellation. You can’t he...
Top Garden Suite
Top Garden Suite is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday apartment with its own outside space. With its excellent views, peaceful location and numerous local walks....
Top Garden Suite
Top Garden Suite is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday apartment with its own outside space. With its excellent views, peaceful location and numerous local walks....
