Lake District Relaxing Holiday Activities

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway
The Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway is in the picturesque Leven Valley at the southern end of Windermere. Here you can enjoy a comfortable, pleasant and leisurely journey through lake and river scenes of the Leven Valley on the District's hardest working steam trains.

Contact Details:  Haverthwaite Station, Nr Ulverston, LA12 8AL
Tel: +44 (0)15395 31594 

Windermere Lake Cruises
Windermere Lake Cruises offer trips from 45 minutes long to 3 hours long. You can start your journey in Bowness, Ambleside or Lakeside and enjoy a spectacular voyage of magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and wooded islands.

Contact Details:  Winander House, Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HE
Tel: +44 (0)15394 43360

Ullswater Steamers
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ are an award winning tourist attraction. They have four vessels operating on Ullswater, allowing you to gently cruise along the lake beside some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District and see some of the most breath-taking views in England.

Contact Details:  Ullswater 'Steamers', The Pier House, Glenridding, CA11 0US
Tel: +44 (0)17684 82229

Self Guided and Guided Walks
The Lake District has a wide range of walks for every ability, around the spectacular lakes, mountains or country woods. You can be lead by a guide or navigated yourself.

Bird Watching
The Lake District has a fantastic diversity of habitats from England's highest mountains to coastal marsh providing a year-round haven for many different types of birds, and the perfect place for bird watchers.

Fishing
The Lake District has a fantastic variety of fishing area. Trout anglers can enjoy fishing in the Eden Valley and Ullswater. Salmon and sea trout can be found in most of the rivers, and there are still opportunities for visitor day permits. Pike are abundant throughout the area and sea anglers will enjoy the coast which holds flounder, bass and mullet.

Golf
Cumbria and the Lake District is a fantastic area to play quality golf courses in beautiful surroundings for you to enjoy while playing a relaxing game.

Balloon Flights
There is no better way to view the Lake District then by spending a day or morning in a hot air balloon flying over the magnificent countryside. 

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