Glenridding is a village at the southern end of Ullswater, in the English Lake District. The village is popular with mountain walkers who can scale England's third-highest mountain, Helvellyn, and many other challenging peaks from there.

Understand

Get in

By car

The A592 runs through the village. It runs north towards J40 of the M6. It runs south, over Kirkstone Pass, to Windermere.

By bus

508 runs between Penrith & Windermere.

By train

Nearest train station is Penrith.

Do

• Ullswater Steamers, The Pier Hoyse, ☏ +44 1768482229. A boat company that provides leisure trips year-round on Ullswater to connect with famous walking routes. It operates five diesel-powered vessels between four locations on the lake. The oldest boat in its fleet was launched in 1877. One-way and return fares: adult £10/15, child 3-7 £6-9, family rates available. (updated Dec 2023)
• On Easter Monday, a duck race is organised by the local mountain rescue team to raise funds.
• In September the Helvellyn Triathlon is held at Jenkins' Field by the shores of Ullswater, one of the toughest triathlon in the UK.
• Tall Bloke Adventures Ullswater Kayaking Tours. Explore the bays and beaches of the southern end of the lake, while paddling along enjoying the beautiful scenery of the surrounding fells and the lake itself. Double kayaks used to maximise stability and comfort. Always small group sizes.

Sleep

• Glenridding Manor House, ☏ +44 1768 482874, stay@glenriddinghouse.com. A country house bed and breakfast in a heritage building where Charles Darwin stayed with members of his family for a five-week holiday in 1881. (updated Dec 2023)

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