ullswater, glenridding, pooley bridge & dacre...
The glittering lake of Ullswater, extending from Pooley Bridge to Patterdale, is at the heart of this area. Whether descending from the lofty heights of Kirkstone or tagging the western shoreline, the views are outstanding with new vistas revealed at every twist and turn in the road.
Today, it is mainly recreational activities that drive people to these shores, whether for the pleasure of cruising down the lake with Ullswater ‘Steamers'.
About the area
History & Heritage
Many prehistoric remains have been found on the high ground. The Cockpit on Barton Fell is a large stone circle of Neolithic date.
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Activities
Ullswater has a wide range of activities to satisfy your needs. There is cycling, steam boat rides and activity centres to see, so there's always plenty to do in Ullswater
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Natural Environment
Ullswater features a serpentine-shaped lake with three ‘reaches' and three ice-scoured basins in its depths.
What's on
Whilst you're here why not enjoy the traditional steamer journeys across ullswater and take in the scenery from a different perspective.
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Oddities
Brothers Water
Brothers Water was once called Broad Water, but renamed after two brothers drowned after falling through the ice in the 17th century.
The Silver Fir Tree
The Silver Fir tree (Abies Cephalonica) at Dalemain is the oldest and largest tree of its kind in Britain. It was planted around 1840 and has since grown to a height of 85 ft (26 m) and a girth of 26 ft (8 m).
Water Speed Record
Sir Donald Campbell achieved his first world water speed record on Ullswater on 23 July 1955, when he piloted the jet-propelled Bluebird K7 to a speed of 202.32 mph (325.53 km/h).
