Trip Planner:   Europe  /  UK  /  England  /  Cumbria  /  Lake District  /  Ullswater

Ullswater, Lake District

4.9
#11 of 59 in Nature in Lake District
Water Body Nature / Park Must See
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, Lake District attractions like Ullswater can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
Improve this listing »
Create an itinerary including Ullswater
map
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors
Tours to Ullswater
Ten Lakes Tour of the Lake District from Windermere BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $65
5.0
287 reviews
Duration: 7 hours 45 minutes
Buy tours from $65
Winter Ten Lakes Spectacular Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $41
5.0
28 reviews
Duration: 8 hours
Buy tours from $41
3 Day Lake District Tour including Lake Cruise BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $497
5.0
23 reviews
Duration: 3 days
Buy tours from $497
Ullswater Reviews
Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5.0
356 reviews
Google
4.9
TripAdvisor
  • By threluja
    All the lakes are great and having now visited most of them I think there are none more beautiful and stunning than Ullswater. We have seen it now in November and August and it is one of those places ...  more »
  • By alybetts12
    Enjoyed wandering the shore of Ullswater Lake. Very peaceful and quiet (especially compared to Windermere). Had a nice lunch in town.  more »
  • By Top_Tourer_2009
    What a lovely calm place to visit. We drive into the village of Glenrriding and parked on the crescent and then walked down the drive to the Inn on the lake, and out the back to the lawns where the Je...  more »
View more on TripAdvisor »
Google
  • 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
View more on Google »
Places to stay near Ullswater

Plan your trip to Matterdale End

  • Get a personalized plan

    A complete day-by-day itinerary
    based on your preferences

  • Customize it

    Refine your plan. We'll find the
    best routes and schedules

  • Book it

    Choose from the best hotels
    and activities. Up to 50% off

  • Manage it

    Everything in one place.
    Everyone on the same page.

Popular things to do in Matterdale End

©
Aira Force
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Plans to Ullswater by other users

17 days in Ireland & United Kingdom BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES October, popular sights PREFERENCES: October ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 16 days in United Kingdom BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES October, popular sights PREFERENCES: October ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 15 days in United Kingdom BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES May, teens, popular sights PREFERENCES: May, teens ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 59 days in Ireland & United Kingdom BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA December, popular sights PREFERENCES: December ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 22 days in England BY A USER FROM CANADA April, popular sights PREFERENCES: April ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 14 days in England BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES September, popular sights PREFERENCES: September ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 9 days in England BY A USER FROM THAILAND June, teens, kids, popular sights PREFERENCES: June, teens, kids ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 38 days in England BY A USER FROM CANADA April, popular sights PREFERENCES: April ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 25 days in Northern England BY A USER FROM PAKISTAN November, popular sights PREFERENCES: November ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 11 days in England BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES June, teens, kids, popular sights PREFERENCES: June, teens, kids ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 43 days in United Kingdom BY A USER FROM INDIA May, popular sights PREFERENCES: May ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights PACE: Medium 60 days in United Kingdom BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA May, popular & hidden gems PREFERENCES: May ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems PACE: Medium
View more plans