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Ullswater, Lake District

4.9
#12 of 56 in Nature in Lake District
Water Body · Nature / Park
Go swimming, sailing, or fishing at the most beautiful of the English lakes, Ullswater. Take a ride on the Ullswater steamer and enjoy the views of the scenery and the lake, hike across the beaches and the surrounding woods, or gaze upon the mountains that form a magnificent landscape. The area near the lake abounds with hotels, motels, and other accommodations, with many villages and towns surrounding the coastline. The lake came to fame as the setting of William Wordsworth’s renowned "Daffodils" poem. Using our online itinerary creator, Glenridding attractions like Ullswater can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By Ollieking82
    Ullswater is one of the finest parts of this world. Fact. We also boarded the steamboat from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. The social distancing on the boat was well organised. We spent a couple of...  more »
  • By Bicknela
    Excellent day out: Ullswater Steamer from Pooley Bridge to Howtown, walk to Glenridding and steamer back to Pooley Bridge. The sometimes lakeside walk was excellent with good views across the lake...  more »
  • By AndrewTheExplorerUK
    We went to the north part of the lake where there are small laybys where there are parking spaces for a few car. If you can get a space, there are some steps down to the edge of the lake. The view is....  more »
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  • By Michael Goodhand
    Great lake steamers. Brilliant views of the falls. Great location for walking .
  • By martin Sephton
    Stunning scenery and a beautiful drive, is a great place just to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
  • By Jason Forster
    All i can say is Wow. Scenery is amazing. Would recommend the steam boat ride.
  • By Woz Games
    Magical, especially in the right light.
  • By Gill Winthrop
    It's just amazingly beautiful
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