Around Ullswater
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A strong contender for the most beautiful lake in England
Ullswater, a glittering jewel between Pooley Bridge to the north and Glenridding to the south carved out by a long-extinct glacier and flanked by some of the Lake District’s most eye-catching fells. In the 18th-century, the lake attracted artists and poets looking for creative inspiration – those same views are yours to enjoy, whether descending from the lofty heights of Kirkstone, climbing Hallin Fell on the eastern side or tagging the western edge to reach the stunning Aira Force waterfall.
The lake itself is a focal point of recreational activities, from sailing and boating to canoeing and windsurfing – and then there’s the pleasure of just cruising on the lake aboard an Ullswater steamer. For climbers, there’s the challenge of Helvellyn fell via Striding Edge, St Sunday Crag or the Fairfield Horseshoe.
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Kirkstone Pass - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkstone_Pass
Kirkstone Pass is a mountain pass in the English Lake District, in the county of Cumbria. It is at an altitude of 1,489 feet (454 m).
It is the District's highest pass traversed by road, the A592 road between Ambleside in Rothay Valley and Patterdale in Ullswater Valley. The road gradient approaches 1 in 4. The picturesque view down into Patterdale has Brothers Water as its focal point.
The Kirkstone Pass Inn stands close to the summit. Once a vital coaching inn, it now caters primarily for tourists. It is the third-highest public house in England.
The Kirk Stone - www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=56542
The massive monolith that gives Kirkstone pass it's name.
A car park lies just south of the big rock, a short but awkward path leads to the site.
From the north, on the road, the stone looks in profile like a church, or up here Kirk, hence the name.
From another aspect the stone looks like a horses head, from all others it looks like a big rock.
Walks in Ullswater
Walking and hiking routes around Ullswater, Glenriding and Helvellyn
Activities and Attractions in Ullswater
Rookin House Horse riding lessons – Pony Trekking – Quad Bikes – Shooting www.rookinhouse.co.uk
Rookin House is an established adventure venue in the Lake District, Cumbria
Ullswater Boat Hire and Cruises
Ullswater 'Steamers' ullswater-steamers.co.uk
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ celebrates over 160 years of operating cruises on one of England’s most beautiful lakes, Ullswater. Operating one of the largest heritage boat fleets in the world, we offer visitors an unforgettable experience 363 days a year.
The cruises from Ullswater ‘Steamers’ connect to some of the most famous and iconic walking routes in the Lake District National Park, with views of Wordsworth's daffodils on the west shore in spring.