Ullswater
is England's second largest lake and considered the most beautiful.
It was the inspiration for Wordsworth's poem 'Daffodils'.
The
area is one of great beauty, which is apparent in all seasons, and has
been home to and inspired many artists, historians and poets for at least
tow centuries, including Wordsworth, Ruskin, Coleridge, Beatrix Potter and
Sir Walter Scott. It is also a fitting home for the Golden Eagle,
Red Deer and Red Squirrel and many water birds, making walking and
exploring a great pleasure.
Interests
and Activities
The
Lake - Two 19th Century Steamers, now converted to oil, cruise the Lake
three times daily during the season. Rowing, sailing, wind surfing,
skin diving, fishing and bathing can also be pursued.
Golf,
Pony Trekking, Riding, Archery, Mountain Biking, Clay Pegeon Shooting and
Cycling are all available nearby.
For
the more leisurely minded, Dalemain and Hutton in the Forest Historic
Houses, Ceramic, Pottery, Craft and Art Galleries are within easy reach as
are Bird of Prey and Alpaca Centres and Lowther Wildlife Park, Rheged
'Upland Kingdom Discovery Centre', which boasts one of the very few large
scale I Max Cinema screens in the country is just five miles away.
Ullswater
is less commercialised than the Southern Lakes and so provides a relaxing
and tranquil place to stay, while still being an ideal centre for visiting
Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick, Coniston and Grasmere.
