Activities at Townend
Townend and Troutbeck Valley walk
Explore the Troutbeck Valley on this circular walk that reaches the fringes of world-famous Lake Windermere.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Windermere to Townend walk
Discover the area around Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse a stone's throw from Lake Windermere.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Circular walk over Wansfell from Troutbeck
Follow a challenging trail through country lanes and fields and be rewarded with stunning views over Windemere and Ambleside.
- Challenging
- 4 hours
- 6.3 miles (10.1km)
Ambleside to Troutbeck and back via Wansfell
A discovery walk from Ambleside to Troutbeck along tracks and lanes through woods and fields with views from Wansfell Pike.
- Moderate
- 4 hours
- 5.8 miles (9.3km)
Making the most of your visit to Townend
The house is open Wednesday – Sunday (March to October) from 1–4pm for all visitors. We offer guided tours at 11am and 12noon with limited spaces on a first-come first-served basis. The small garden, with benches to sit, eat a picnic and enjoy the view is open every day from 10am. So when is the best time to visit?