Pictures of Windermere
in the county of Cumbria
About Windermere
Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile wide. The water of the lake reaches a depth of around 220 feet and the lake is extremely popular with water sports enthusiasts as well as walkers who come to enjoy the scenic walks around various regions of this beautiful lake, where you can walk up hills and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the whole surrounding area. Along the North shores of windermere you will find the Victorian town of Ambleside, a very popular tourist destination and place of interest. There is a ferry service that runs the length of Windermere, and you can also hire boats, either motor or rowing. Infact around Windermere you will find something for everyone - fishing, boating, spectacular walks and views, historic buildings, horse riding, and much much more! Please enjoy the pictures of Windermere..
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Windermere
| Windermere Steamboat Museum | (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) | Pictures |
| Townend | (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lake Windermere | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Wray Castle | (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Stagshaw Garden | (3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Hill Top | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Tarn Hows | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Grizedale Forest Park Country Park | (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Steam Yacht Gondola | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Kirkstone Pass | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Dove Cottage | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Fell Foot Park | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge | (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Sizergh Castle | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in WindermereAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Windermere
Bowness on Windermere, in the county of Cumbria (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction S)
This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside.
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Hawkshead, in the county of Cumbria (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W)
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Ambleside, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)
Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District
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Elterwater, in the county of Cumbria (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction NW)
Elterwater is barely 200ft above sea level, it is picturesquely set beneath the glories of the Langdale Pikes
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Little Langdale, in the county of Cumbria (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NW)
Little Langdale is a delightful hamlet in a hauntingly beautiful area lying above the Furness Fells.
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Coniston, in the county of Cumbria (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction W)
There is a timelessness about this pretty village which is set beneath the awesome splendour of "The Old Man of Coniston" towering some 2,500ft above.
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Grasmere, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NW)
This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar
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Kendal, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SE)
Sometimes referred to 'the auld grey town' because it was built mainly of grey stone, Kendal is a large Market town in the east...
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Torver, in the county of Cumbria (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction W)
The lovely village of Torver is found in rich countryside beside Coniston Water in England's Lake District National Park.
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Patterdale, in the county of Cumbria (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction N)
The village of Patterdale is a well known vantage point at the head of Ulleswater, close to Brotherswater.
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Glenridding, in the county of Cumbria (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)
Glenridding lies in a beautiful area on the south-west side of Ullswater.
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Arnside, in the county of Cumbria (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S)
This pretty village has all the ingredients of an old style fishing village with a delightful mix-match of charming properties rising up from a beach of firm golden sand littered with colourful sailing boats.
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Hall Dunnerdale, in the county of Cumbria (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction W)
Scenery does not come much finer than the scenic beauty surrounding the Valley of the River Duddon where you will find the delightful hamlet of Hall Dunnerdale.
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Cartmel, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction S)
Cartmel's village square is surrounded by old shops, pubs and a 14th century gatehouse owned by the National Trust.
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Martindale, in the county of Cumbria (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction N)
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Windermere Station | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Staveley Station | (3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 37 | (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction E) |
| M6 Junction 36 | (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction SE) |
| Blackpool Airport | (42.3 miles, 68.0 km, direction S) |
| Teesside International Airport | (60.1 miles, 96.7 km, direction E) |
| Windermere to London | (230.0 miles, 370.1 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Windermere
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Windermere center |
| The Ravensworth | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Southview B&B & Indoor Pool | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Applegarth Hotel & JR's Restaurant | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| The Waverley Hotel | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) |
| Apart Hotel-Oakdene | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Cambridge House Guest House | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Westbury House | (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) |
| Beaumont House | (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) |
| Glenburn Hotel & Restaurant in Windermere | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| The Willowsmere | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| All hotels in Windermere |
