Guidebook for Bampton
Parks & Nature
Great walks around Haweswater (I would recommend parking in Burnbanks and following the western shoreline), and also above haweswater - spectacular views! There is a car park at the southern end of the reservoir, with marvellous walks up to Blea Water, Small water and High Street - the famous Roman road running high up on the fells between Brougham and Ambleside.
21 locals recommend
Haweswater Reservoir
Great walks around Haweswater (I would recommend parking in Burnbanks and following the western shoreline), and also above haweswater - spectacular views! There is a car park at the southern end of the reservoir, with marvellous walks up to Blea Water, Small water and High Street - the famous Roman road running high up on the fells between Brougham and Ambleside.
Swindale Head
Food Scene
Both a cafe by day and a restaurant by night, the Haweswater has some great food, and friendly service. Quirky 1920s interior.
Haweswater Hotel
Lakeside RoadBoth a cafe by day and a restaurant by night, the Haweswater has some great food, and friendly service. Quirky 1920s interior.
Amazing pastries and cakes to eat in or take away. Brilliant breakfasts and lunches. Closed Sunday and Mondays.
Abbey Coffee Shop
Amazing pastries and cakes to eat in or take away. Brilliant breakfasts and lunches. Closed Sunday and Mondays.
George and Dragon
Great food. Locally sourced ingredients. Great beer.
Larch Cottage Nurseries
Really great cafe and lovely walled gardens.
Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream
Step back in time with this small country house hotel, it's a real treat! Walkers bar allows for muddy boots and muddy dogs!
Check that they're open before making a special visit...
Howtown Hotel
Step back in time with this small country house hotel, it's a real treat! Walkers bar allows for muddy boots and muddy dogs!
Check that they're open before making a special visit...
Once an iconic Michelin rated hotel/restuarant which was visited by the rich and famous from all over the world...
Worth a visit for a cream tea or something more.
Restaurant at Sharrow Bay Hotel
Once an iconic Michelin rated hotel/restuarant which was visited by the rich and famous from all over the world...
Worth a visit for a cream tea or something more.
Shap Chippy
Award winning chip shop. Deep fried halloumi a must!
The local pub - run by Jane and her team - good food and great beer. Check opening times
Crown & Mitre Inn
The local pub - run by Jane and her team - good food and great beer. Check opening times
Arts & Culture
Brougham Hall Charitable Trust
Great potters have their work here and sell their wares.
Reghed has everything from an iMax cinema, cafe restaurant, exhibition centre, to kids and adult craft activities... and it's all underground!!!
32 locals recommend
Rheged Discovery Centre station
Reghed has everything from an iMax cinema, cafe restaurant, exhibition centre, to kids and adult craft activities... and it's all underground!!!
Getting Around
Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Penrith
Penrith Station
Ullswater RoadPenrith Bus Station
Ullswater Steamers are a great way to see Ullswater and the surrounding hills. It is great to combine the steamer with a walk, the best one being to park at Howtown, walk to Glenridding and get the ferry back. Two cafes on the route.
81 locals recommend
Ullswater Steamers
Grisedale BridgeUllswater Steamers are a great way to see Ullswater and the surrounding hills. It is great to combine the steamer with a walk, the best one being to park at Howtown, walk to Glenridding and get the ferry back. Two cafes on the route.
Essentials
Lakes and Dales Co-operative
Main StreetShopping
Catstycam The Outdoor Shop
Specialising in mountain and outdoor gear at reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
Shap Abbey
Keld Lane