Fell Foot
Lake DistrictLakeshore park with stunning mountain views, Boathouse cafe, watersports hire and play area
Newby Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA12 8NN
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 20 February 2026
Asset Opening time Park 09:00 - 16:00 Boathouse Café 10:00 - 16:00 - Adventure playground/play area
Outdoor play area located near the south car park. Swings, climbing frames and small slide.
- Café
Boathouse Café with indoor and outdoor seating next to the lake.
- Car park
Parking is free for National Trust members. Parking charges for non-members (£6 for up to 2 hours, £8 for up to 4 hours, £9.50 all day). Cash at machine or pay via the JustPark app. You can download it from Apple Store or Google Play.
Car park - more information- Dogs allowed
Dogs on leads welcome in the main park, lawns and inside the café. Dogs are allowed off the lead in the south meadow, except for when cows are grazing.
Dogs allowed - more information- Family friendly
- Guided tour
Videos showing how to get from the north car park to the Boathouse café avoiding steps.
Guided tour - more information- Picnic area
There is plenty of space on the grass lawns and picnic benches near the café and along the lakeshore path. No BBQs.
- Toilet
Accessible toilets in main car park and at the Active Base. Changing Places facility. Wheelchair accessible pathway. Mountain trike available to hire free of charge. Level access to cafe and outdoor viewing platform. Grounds partly accessible, grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes and undulating terrain.
- Accessible route and/or map
Wheelchair accessible pathway.
Accessible route and/or map - more information- Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets in main car park.
Accessible toilet - more information- Changing Places
Changing Place facility available in the boatshed next to the Boathouse Café. It requires a radar key to access. Please ask in the café if you need to borrow a radar key.
Changing Places - more information- Designated parking
Accessible parking available in the main car park, south car park and Active Base car park.
Designated parking - more information- Drop-off point
You can drop-off passengers near the café outside Active Base.
Drop-off point - more information- Induction loop
In the Visitor Reception hut and café.
- Level access to food outlet
There is a small raised lip of less that 10mm across the doorway. There is an alternative step free entrance through the Boatshed entrance to the right of the café.
- Photograph album
There is a sensory story that describes the sights and sounds you might experience at Fell Foot.
Photograph album - more information- Seating available
There are seats at intervals of roughly 20 metres around much of the lakeshore path.
- Space to Change
There is space to change in the Active Base. A day pass costs £2 and be can be bought from the café.
- Steps/uneven terrain
Grounds are partly accessible, grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, undulating terrain.
- Wheelchairs available
Two pre-bookable all-terrain wheelchairs. One is a manual push all terrain wheelchair with no power assistance, and the other is an electric assist push all-terrain wheelchair. Free to hire. Please email fellfoot@nationaltrust.org.uk at least 48hrs before your visit to enquire about booking.
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- By road
- If you are arriving by car, we are 1 mile north of Newby Bridge on the A592. Coach access is difficult, booking is essential.Parking: Follow the signs to the main car park. Pay by cash at ticket machine or JustPark app. Parking charge for non-members (£6 for up to 2 hours, £8 for up to 4 hours, £9.50 all day). Free parking for National Trust members. No need to book entry. What3Words:///onion.hook.bloomSat Nav: LA12 8NN
- By train
- Closest train stations are Grange 6 miles (9.5km) and Windermere 8 miles (13km). If you are traveling on the West Coast Main Line, take a train from Oxenholme-the-Lake District to Windermere station. Fell Foot Park is just a short bus ride. The buses to Fell Foot depart from right outside Windermere train station, see directions by bus section for more information.
- By bus
- Stagecoach number 6 bus between Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Newby Bridge, Ulverston and Barrow, runs all year. The bus stop is right outside the park entrance - 'Fell Foot Country Park' stop. Please note: Stagecoach journey planner might suggest the X6 bus to Newby Bridge, there is no pavement or pedestrian footpath along that section of the A592, so we don't recommend using that option.
- Cycling
- By ferry
- Windermere Lake Cruises’ Lakeside to Fell Foot ferry runs April - October 2025
Planning your visit
Access at Fell Foot
We’re working to make Fell Foot as accessible as possible. While the historic lakeside pleasure ground poses challenges, steps are being taken to ensure everyone can enjoy the site’s history and beauty. Learn more about accessibility and how to plan your visit. We support the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
Things to see and do in the park at Fell Foot
Take a leisurely walk around the park and meadows and keep an eye out for wildlife including otters, warblers and geese. There's plenty of things to do at Fell Foot.
Visiting Fell Foot with your dog
Fell Foot is a three pawprint rated place. Find out all you need to know about exercising your four-legged friends around the parkland, Windermere’s lakeshore and the south meadow.
Parkrun at Fell Foot
A simple way to get fit, with a great community at its heart. Every Saturday morning. Enjoy this 5km run with a beautiful backdrop and a great bunch of volunteers cheering you on.
Highlights
Park
Family-friendly park ideal for walking along paths next to lake Windermere, paddle sports and canoeing. Lawns with benches offer space for sitting and enjoying the views, picnics, games and the meadow is a haven for dog-walkers.
Boathouse Café
Indoor cosy seating and outdoor benches with views across the lake. Serving drinks, seasonal menu of hot meals, sandwiches and cakes. Dog-friendly. Ice cream parlour in the summer.
Gothic Revival boathouses
Grade II-listed boathouses, which house the café, a Victorian boat winch and Changing Places facility .
Active Base
Modern facility with showers, lockers and underfloor heating. Daily and annual membership available. Clubhouse and venue hire available.
Play area
Outdoor children's play area with swings, climbing frame, small slide. Near to south car park.
Orienteering
There are four orienteering courses at Fell Foot created in collaboration with Lakeland Orienteering Club.
Spotlight events
Parkrun
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate, it's up to you!
Things to see and do
Things to see and do in the park at Fell Foot
Take a leisurely walk around the park and meadows and keep an eye out for wildlife including otters, warblers and geese. There's plenty of things to do at Fell Foot.
Family-friendly things to do at Fell Foot
From buggy-friendly lakeshore walks to Gothic boathouses, orienteering and nature trails to explore and England’s largest lake to splash in, there’s something for all ages at Fell Foot, Windermere.
Watersports & boat hire at Fell Foot
Fell Foot is the perfect place to try out a new activity on Windermere, England's largest lake. With access to the water, the park is ideal for paddling, canoeing and boat hire. See what’s on offer.
Top trails
Fell Foot circular heritage trail
Discover the history and heritage of Fell Foot in the Lake District on this circular walk, exploring historic boathouses, a modern Active Base, and 18th-century pleasure grounds and gardens.
Fell Foot Park Short Loop
Discover this accessible, circular trail around Fell Foot Park taking in views of the fells from Windermere lakeshore in the Lake District.
Eating
Eating at Fell Foot
Looking for some refreshment? The Boathouse café offers drinks, freshly prepared hot and cold meals, snacks, cakes and bakes.
Outdoor activities
Watersports & boat hire at Fell Foot
Fell Foot is the perfect place to try out a new activity on Windermere, England's largest lake. With access to the water, the park is ideal for paddling, canoeing and boat hire. See what’s on offer.
Rowing and canoe clubs at Fell Foot
If you fancy getting out onto the biggest lake in England, growing your social network and getting fit while you’re at it, then a club might be for you. Fell Foot is home to two local clubs: Windermere Rowing Club and Ulverston Canoe Club.
Places to stay
Tanner Brow
Sitting on the western shore of Lake Windermere, this first floor apartment is a cosy retreat.
Holeslack Farmhouse
Contemporary and rustic combine in this Grade II listed farmhouse on the Sizergh estate.
High Strawberry Gardens
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak in Windermere.
Low Strawberry Gardens
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak into Windermere.
Trees
A 1930s log and stone cabin high above Lake Windermere with a sun terrace and great views.
Low Wray Campsite
By Windermere, England’s largest lake, surrounded by things to do and places to visit.
The Summer House
A cosy house in the old kitchen garden of Wray Castle with views of stunning scenery all around.
Upcoming events
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About Fell Foot
Situated at the very southern tip of Windermere, Fell Foot is a family-friendly place to play, explore and relax. Sweeping lawns offer plenty of space for games, picnics and gentle walks. Easy lake access makes the park perfect for paddling, canoeing, paddle boarding and boating. Dogs are welcome in all areas, including the cafe.
History
The history of Fell Foot
Fell Foot was once the setting for a prestigious Lake District villa and has been a recreational estate for over two centuries. Discover more about the previous owners of this Lake Windermere estate.
Our work
Our work at Fell Foot
Discover how the support from Heritage Fund has helped us to restore Fell Foot to its original Victorian design and find out how we care for this beautiful part of the Lake District.
Support us
Volunteer with us
Search for live volunteering opportunities, or register your interest with Fell Foot.
