Askham has two pools, the main pool is 20m long with a qualified lifeguard on duty and the second for smaller children. The pools are set within half an acre of green space bordered by trees. There is also a kiosk selling tasty ice creams and snacks. Read more…
Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin who spent the last 28 years of his life at Coniston. The house retains the character of its famous resident with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin’s personal treasures. With its many contemporary exhibitions, concerts, courses and special events, together with its education work in the wider community, Brantwood continues Read more…
Hardknott Roman Fort ruins is square with rounded corners, 114 metres long externally, or 105 metres internally, the rampart wall being about 1.7 metres thick with ditches adding to the total width of the rampart. The low walls of the fort were “restored” some years ago, a slate course showing the height of the walls before their rebuilding. The outer Read more…
Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the English Lake District, Cumbria. The lake is five miles long by half a mile wide, has a maximum depth of 184 feet, and covers an area of 1.89 square miles. The lake has an elevation of 143 feet above sea level and it drains to the sea via the River Crake. Read more…
Ravenglass beach is a mix of sand, shingle and mud within the village of Ravenglass. The village is on the estuary where the Esk, the Mite and the Irt all meet the sea. Parking is available in the village along with a couple of pubs. Read more…
Coniston and Tarn Hows, great locations for watching lakeside and woodland wildlife with picturesque views. Woodland and tranquil tarns framed by rugged mountainous scenery at the north end of Coniston Water. Read more…
Grizedale Forest Park offers a fantastic day out for the whole family with walking and mountain biking. The park occupies a central location within the Lake District National Park within an area of spectacular scenery. More details: www.forestry.gov.uk Read more…
Ravenglass Roman Bath House (also known as Walls Castle) was once part of a 2nd century Roman fort and naval base. All that remains are the walls. Read more…
