Watermillock & beyond
Things to do around Ullswater.
Watersports, historic estates, family days out and cycling — all within easy reach of Westfield.
Watersports, historic estates, family days out and cycling — all within easy reach of Westfield.
Westfield's position in Watermillock puts you within easy reach of the water, the fells and a handful of Cumbria's best family days out — as well as Penrith for a wider choice of shops and restaurants. For the lake itself and its steamers, see our Ullswater guide; for routes on foot, see walking.
Ullswater Paddleboarding is based right in Watermillock. At the marina in Glenridding, Glenridding Sailing Centre and St Patrick's Boat Landing hire kayaks, canoes, sailing dinghies and motor boats, with tuition available too.
Medieval, Tudor and Georgian architecture, award-winning gardens and the home of the World's Original Marmalade Awards, a short drive towards Penrith.
Dramatic castle ruins, gardens-within-gardens and one of the UK's largest adventure playgrounds, near Penrith.
A visitor centre built into a Penrith hillside with a giant-screen cinema, galleries, and Cumbrian food and shopping — a good option on a wet day.
The woodland around Aira Force is one of the more reliable places in Cumbria to spot red squirrels, alongside the waterfall itself.
The lanes around Ullswater and the Eden Valley make for good road cycling, and the C2C (Sea to Sea) route passes through the wider Penrith area.
Cumbria Tourism's official visitor site, covering the whole of the Lake District and Cumbria.
visitlakedistrict.com →Guided walks, conservation news and practical visitor guidance for the whole park.
lakedistrict.gov.uk →Eden district's own visitor site, with a directory of local watersports and outdoor activity providers.
visiteden.co.uk →Events, offers and a directory of attractions and businesses around the valley.
ullswater.org →Availability is year-round, whether it's a weekend getaway, a mid-week break, or a longer stay. Check live availability for your dates right here on the page.
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