Browsing places to visit within 8 miles of Fornside Farm Cottages 
Cumbria, (4 miles, 6kms)
From the heights of Skiddaw to the silvan beauty of Thirlmere, this accessible area is a delight to explore.
Village
Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, CA12 4QG, (8 miles, 12kms), Tel: 01539 822222
The village of Bassenthwaite lies around 1 mile east of Bassenthwaite Lake. The lake is the most northerly of the lakes and is also one of the largest.
Walking Route
Cumbria, CA12 5JR, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 017687 72645, Email
Keswick is an attractive traditional small market town, which offers a variety of attractions, friendly shopping and a range of local delicacies.
Town
Bus Route
Mountain Biking Route
Cumbria, (7 miles, 12kms)
Just minutes from the motorway, the route along Ullswater gives perfect access to lakeside beaches, gentle footpaths and fine restauarants.
Valley
CA, (2 miles, 4kms)
From a 17th-century mining community at the base of Blencathra to 19th-century water resource at the foot of Helvellyn, the two communities of Threlkeld and Thirlmere are linked by the lovely Vale of St John.
