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Windermere

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World heritage site · Bodies of Water · Lookouts
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. It is a ribbon lake formed in a glacial trough after the retreat of ice at the start of the current interglacial period. It has been one of the country's most popular places for holidays and summer homes since the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway's branch line in 1847. Historically forming part of the border between Lancashire and Westmorland, it is now within the county of Cumbria and the Lake District National Park.
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    Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
    Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Orrest Head ©
    Lookout
    Orrest Head
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Windermere ©
    Water Body
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    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Holehird Gardens ©
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    Holehird Gardens
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Side trips from Windermere

    Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House ©
    Specialty Museum
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    Hawkshead
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Derwentwater ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Lakeland Motor Museum ©
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    Hidden gems in Windermere

    Lakeland ©
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    Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories ©
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    Art Gallery
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Lakeland Pony Trek ©
    Equestrian Trail
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    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Windermere

    Brockhole on Windermere ©
    Wildlife Area
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Zipline
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    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Wildlife in Windermere

    Lake District Falconry ©
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    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Windermere

    Thuline Studio - Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Thuline Studio - Gallery
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    Duration: 2 hours

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    Where to stay in Windermere

    Lake Windermere ©
    Lakeside resorts with views of the town and Lake Windermere sit along the shores. Pubs and shops flank cozy B&Bs and inns in the town's center. The town's historical center is close to the lake and offers transportation to outlying attractions.
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