Things to see & do
Fascinating buildings
The Old Courthouse - explore it on foot from Hawkshead
Castle, Claife, and Courthouse
Fascinating buildings for you to visit and explore in this area. Wray Castle, Claife Viewing Station and Hawkshead Old Courthouse. All set in the beautiful countryside around Hawkshead village.
Countryside - amble & ramble
Explore a pretty Lake District village
© National Trust/Linda Doran
Village & Countryside - easy to explore
The traditional Lakeland village of Hawkshead provides a great chance for an easy family stroll and the surrounding countryside is equally inviting.
Countryside - sail & trail
See a new angle on Lake Windermere
© National Trust/Linda Doran
Relax and enjoy this quiet side of the lake
Arrive by boat from Ambleside or Bowness and enjoy a great walk on the Claife or Wray Castle estates. This is the quieter side of Lake Windermere, with shorter, flatter walks or opt for an elevated viewpoint.
What's going on
This is a great place to explore for yourself.
Relax and chill out with a drink, shop a little, visit our historic buildings or explore the green spaces - or do them all! You'll be well rewarded whatever you choose.
Activities
Easily accessed without the car and ideally suited to outdoor activities.
Not as remote or wild as some parts of the Lake District the lower hills here and shorter routes can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Ideas for your holiday list
- Follow in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter
- Visit Wray Castle and have a picnic in the grounds
- Explore Claife Viewing Station
- Look out over Lake Windermere from its west side