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About Glenridding

Glenridding lies in a beautiful area on the south-west side of Ullswater. It has several old stone properties some of which may have belonged to the families of miners working in the local mines during the 18th and 19th centuries.

One of the most famous sights of this area lies close to Glenridding, this is the magnificent Aira Force which tumbles between huge boulders and bracken, to fall beneath a tiny bridge. These falls are arguably the most beautiful in the whole of the Lake District's magical landscape.

The terrain around Glenridding is deep-sided woodland, grassy fells, glittering tarns, and here and there walkers will come across old mine workings.

In the village visitors will find attractive cottages and houses, shops, pubs, hotels, a leisure club and restaurants. Glenridding has a pleasant atmosphere and is ideal for walking, sailing, fishing, rock and fell climbing.

For anyone wishing to spend time exploring the wider landscape this attractive Lakeland village makes an ideal base from which to discover the Eden Valley, Helvellyn, and both the Solway and South Cumbria coasts.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Glenridding

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	The Inn On The Lake Glenridding, Cumbria, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) The 4-star Inn On The Lake has an AA Rosette restaurant, and a gym, hot tub and sauna. The hotel is in 15 acres of grounds, with lawns up to the shores of Lake Ullswater.... More info and book online.. Price from £109.00
	Glenridding Hotel Glenridding, Cumbria, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) Situated on the shores of Ullswater, The Best Western Glenridding Hotel features a traditional pub, coffee shop and swimming pool, and offers breathtaking views across the Lake District.... More info and book online.. Price from £70.00
	Patterdale Hotel Patterdale, Cumbria, England (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) By Ullswater Lake, Patterdale Hotel offers home-cooked food, a garden terrace and lounges with fireplaces. Hotel Patterdale is between 2 scenic mountain ranges.... More info and book online.. Price from £74.00
	Royal Hotel Dockray, Cumbria, England (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N) Nestled peacefully amongst the Eastern Lakeland Fells and located on many of the best-loved Lakeland walks, this charming country retreat is ideal for a peaceful break in Dockray.... More info and book online.. Price from £30.00
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Nearby travel help

M6 Junction 40	(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction NE)
Penrith Station	(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction NE)
Windermere Station	(11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)
M6 Junction 41	(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE)
Blackpool Airport	(53.4 miles, 86.0 km, direction S)
Newcastle International Airport	(60.5 miles, 97.3 km, direction NE)
Glenridding to London	(240.6 miles, 387.2 km, direction SE)