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General
information
about the English Lake District!
Below, there's a list of
Tourist Information Centres,
Internet Access
Locations, Statistics about the
Lakes, Shopmobility, and
Travel Information. Try the Tourist
Information Centres if you want information on almost anything - they're
very helpful. We've got lots of other information
for you as well. Click a link below to explore:
If you're looking for
information about travelling in the Lake District, there's a network of
really helpful Tourist Information Centres. They really will help you
make the most of your holiday in the Lake District. Accommodation
may be booked over the counter and credit card holders can take
advantage of the Advance Accommodation Booking Service, available at the
centres marked * in the list below.
O = open all year, W =
reduced winter opening hours, S = seasonal
Ambleside (*,O)
Central Buildings
Market Cross, LA22 9BS
T: 015394 31576
E:
amblesidetic@southlakeland.gov.uk |
Barrow-in-Furness (O)
Forum 28, Duke Street, LA14 1HU
T: 01229 894784
E:
touristinfo@barrowbc.gov.uk
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Bowness (W)
Glebe Road, Bowness Bay, LA23 3HJ
T: 015394 42895
E:
BownessTIC@lake-district.gov.uk |
Broughton-in-Furness (*,O)
Town Hall, The Square, LA20 6JJ
T: 01229 716115
E:
email@broughton-tic.fsnet.co.uk
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Coniston (W)
Ruskin Avenue, LA21 8IEH
T: 015394 41533
E:
ConistonTIC@lake-district.gov.uk |
Grange-over-Sands (*,W)
Victoria Hall, Main Street, LA11 6DP
T: 015395 34026
E:
grangetic@southlakeland.gov.uk |
Grasmere (S)
Red Bank Road, LA22 95W
T: 015394 35245
E:
GrasmereTIC@lake-district.gov.uk |
Kendal (*,O)
Town Hall, Highgate, LA9 4DL
T: 01539 725758
E:
kendaitic@southlakeland.gov.uk |
Killington Lake (S)
Killington Lake Services,
M6 (southbound),
Nr Kendal, LA8 ONW
T: 015396 20138
E:
killingtonlaketic@hotmail.com |
Kirkby Lonsdale (*,W)
24 Main Street, LA6 2AE
T: 015242 71437
E:
kitic@southlakeland.gov.uk |
Sedbergh (W)
72 Main Street, LA10 5AD
T: 015396 20125
E:
kltic@southlakeland.gov.uk |
Ulverston (*,O)
Coronation Hall,
County Square, LA12 7LZ
T: 01229 587120
E:
ulverstontic@southlakeland.gov.uk |
Windermere (*,O)
Victoria Street, LA23 1AD
T: 015394 46499
E:
windermeretic@southlakeland.gov.uk |
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Name |
Length in miles |
Width in miles |
Depth in feet |
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Windermere |
10.5 |
1.25 |
219 |
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Ullswater |
7.5 |
0.75 |
205 |
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Coniston |
5.25 |
0.5 |
184 |
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Bassenthwaite Lake |
4.0 |
0.75 |
70 |
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Haweswater |
4.0 |
0.5 |
198 |
|
Thirlmere |
3.8 |
0.5 |
158 |
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Derwentwater |
3.5 |
1.25 |
172 |
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Crummock water |
3.4 |
0.8 |
144 |
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Wastwater |
3.1 |
0.5 |
260 |
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Ennerdale |
2.5 |
0.75 |
148 |
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Esthwaite |
1.5 |
0.5 |
80 |
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Buttermere |
1.25 |
0.8 |
95 |
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Loweswater |
1.25 |
0.8 |
60 |
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Grasmere |
1.0 |
0.5 |
75 |
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Rydal Water |
0.75 |
0.25 |
55 |
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Brother's Water |
0.4 |
0.25 |
70 |
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Elterwater |
0.4 |
0.25 |
70 |
Lake District mountains
over 2750 feet
| Name |
Location |
Height, feet |
Height, metres |
| Scafell Pike |
Scafells |
3210 |
978 |
| Scafell |
Scafells |
3162 |
964 |
| Helvellyn |
Helvellyn Massif |
3118 |
950 |
| Skiddaw (High Man) |
Skiddaw Massif |
3053 |
931 |
| Great End |
Scafells |
2948 |
910 |
| Bowfell |
Bowfell Group |
2960 |
902 |
| Great Gable |
Great Gable Group |
2949 |
899 |
| Pillar |
Pillar Group |
2927 |
892 |
| Nethermost Pike |
Helvellyn Massif |
2922 |
891 |
| Catstycam |
Helvellyn Massif |
2919 |
890 |
| Esk Pike |
Bowfell Group |
2903 |
885 |
| High Crag |
Helvellyn Massif |
2903 |
885 |
| Raise |
Helvellyn Massif |
2897 |
883 |
| Fairfield |
Fairfield Group |
2863 |
873 |
| Blencathra (Hallsfell Top) |
Blencathra Group |
2847 |
868 |
| White Side |
Helvellyn Massif |
2832 |
863 |
| Crinkle Crags, Long Top (second crinkle)
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Bowfell Group |
2816 |
859 |
| Dollywaggon Pike |
Helvellyn Massif |
2815 |
858 |
| Great Dodd |
Dodds Group |
2811 |
857 |
| Grasmoor |
Grasmoor Group |
2795 |
852 |
| Stybarrow Dodd |
Dodds Group |
2766 |
843 |
| Scoat Fell |
Pillar Group |
2760 |
841 |
| St Sunday Crag |
Fairfield Group |
2758 |
841 |
| Crag Hill |
Grasmoor Group |
2751 |
839 |
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Lower mountains with views
As many walkers know, better views can often be obtained from a low
peak, with lakes, tarns and higher peaks close by, rather than on the
higher peaks themselves. Some fairly low tops, in alphabetical order,
worth visiting are:
| Name of Mountain |
Height, feet |
Height, metres |
Views can be obtained of: |
| Barrow |
1494 |
455 |
Grisedale Pike, Skiddaw, Blencathra, Derwent Water
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| Binsey |
1466 |
447 |
Skiddaw, Bassenthwaite Lake
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| Black Crag / Black Fell
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1056 |
322 |
The Langdales, Windermere |
| Black Crag (below Gavel Fell ) |
1478 |
450 |
Grasmoor, Whiteside, Loweswater
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| Bowness Knott |
1093 |
333 |
Steeple, Ennerdale Water
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| Catbells |
1481 |
451 |
Newlands Valley, Causey Pike, Skiddaw, Blencathra, Derwent Water
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| Carling Knott |
1785 |
544 |
Grasmoor, Whiteside, Loweswater, North end of Crummock Water
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| Castle Crag |
1381 |
421 |
Helvellyn, Great Dodd, Thirlmere
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| Dodd Wood |
1647 |
502 |
Grisedale Pike, Bassenthwaite Lake
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| GowBarrow |
1579 |
481 |
St Sunday Crag, Place Fell, High street, Ullswater |
| Great Mell Fell |
1762 |
537 |
Blencathra, Great Dodd, distant Pennines
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| Hallin Fell |
1273 |
388 |
Sheffield Pike, Skybarrow Dodd, Ullswater
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| Helm Crag |
1329 |
405 |
Seat Sandal, Heron Pike, Grasmere
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| High Rigg |
1125 |
343 |
Skiddaw, Blencathra, Great Dodd, Thirlmere
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| High Snockrigg |
1726 |
526 |
Robinson, Red Pike, High Stile, High Crag, Fleetwith Pike,
Butermere |
| King's How |
1286 |
458 |
Dale Head, High Spy, Derwent Water |
| Latrigg |
1207 |
368 |
Skiddaw, Blencathra, Great Gable, Derwent Water
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| Lingmoor Fell |
1538 |
469 |
Langdale Pikes, Lingmoor Tarn, Blea Tarn
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| Loughrigg |
1101 |
335 |
Heron Pike, Grasmere, Rydal Water, Elterwater, Loughrigg Tarn
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| Low Fell |
1388 |
423 |
Mellbreak, Whiteside, Grasmoor, Fleetwith Pike, Crummock Water
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| Low Rigg |
827 |
252 |
Clough Head, Blencathra, Castle Rigg stone circle, Tewet Tarn |
| Melbreak |
1578 |
512 |
Grasmoor, Whiteless Pike, Crummock Water
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| Naddle Fell (North of High Rigg, not on OS Map |
1171 |
357 |
Clough Head,Skiddaw, Blencathra, St John's in the Vale |
| Place Fell |
2154 |
657 |
Helvellyn, Catstycam, High Street, Ullswater
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| Pikeawassa |
1417 |
432 |
Place Fell, Beda Fell, Loadpot Hill, Ullswater |
| Rannerdale Knotts |
1165 |
355 |
Mellbreak, Red Pike, Crummock Water
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| Raven Crag |
1512 |
461 |
Helvellyn, Skybarrow Dodd, Thirlmere Reservoir
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| Rough Crag |
1047 |
319 |
Scafells, Bowfell Group, Devoke Water (tarn) |
| Silver How |
1294 |
395 |
Langdale Pikes, Heron Pike, Grasmere
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| Walla Crag |
1243 |
379 |
Causey Pike, Grisedale Pike, Skiddaw, Derwent Water
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| Woodend Height and Yoadcastle
|
1621 |
494 |
Scafells, Bowfell group, Devoke Water (tarn), seascapes (Isle of
Man) |
Travel Information
For full details of bus,
rail & ferry services to and within Cumbria, please telephone traveline
on 0870 608 2 608. Lines open daily 07.00 - 20.00 hours.
www.traveline.org.uk
Shopmobility
For visitors with mobility problems, Shopmobility provides a range of
wheelchairs and scooters in Kendal at the Westmorland Shopping Centre
car park and a scooter in each of the following locations: Arnside,
Milnthorpe, Bowness, Grange-over-Sands, Levens Hall (near Kendal),
Holker Hall (near Cartmel), Quaker Tapestry exhibition (Kendal).
Charges: Free to members, £2 per hour to visitors. ID with name &
address required, weight restrictions apply. For more information: Tel.
01539 740933
www.kendalshopmobility.co.uk
If you want to get online, here are some suggestions.
Please phone first to check opening hours and availability. If you
see any errors in this listing, or you'd like something to be added,
email rod @ lake-district-guides.co.uk
Bowness: The Purple Chilli
Cafe in Bowness
Great food and coffee, many options for vegetarian with a
skilled chef.
4 Windermere Bank, Bowness, LA23 2JJ
Phone: 015394 45657 Web:
www.purplechilli-bowness.co.uk Email:
cafe@purplechilli-bowness.co.uk
Cyberquest @ Laserquest
Bush Brow, Victoria Viaduct, Carlisle CA3 8AN
Tel: 01228 511155
Barrow -
The Custom House at Abbey Road
This Grade 2 listed building dates from the 1860's and contains
a modern chic
restaurant and bar, internet café, function rooms and family
activities. The restaurant provides a fine dining opportunity
as well as lunch time snacks and
quality coffee all through the day. Everything is freshly prepared to order,
and there's a great choice, with a family friendly atmosphere. Internet access is
provided in the NetZone, and if you want to eat and surf, WiFi connectivity is provided
without charge if you dine in the restaurant and cellar lounge.
1 Abbey Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5UF
Phone:
01229 823823 Web:
www.1abbeyroad.co.uk
Carlisle -
The Source Café
This whole food, organic cyber cafe, with a licensed bar and a
live music venue is conveniently situated near Carlisle town centre.
You can take in the view from the rooftops while you enjoy some of
the delicious food or drink on offer. And you might like to check
out the gallery after eating or surfing the web!
Atlas Works, Denton Holme, Carlisle CA2 5NB
Phone:
01228 595535 Web:
www.source-cafe.com
Maryport - The Port of Call
52 Senhouse St, Maryport CA15 6BS
Phone:
01900 810128
Maryport -
Time Out
23 John Street, Maryport CA15 6JT
Phone:
01900 814866
Penrith - Giga Bites Internet
Cafe
Relax in this informal cafe with Fairtrade tea and coffee and
excellent, affordable food, while you go online at cheap rates.
Located in the town centre with helpful support.
Eden Rural Foyer, Old London Road, Penrith, Cumbria
Phone: 01768 861650
Windermere - The
Purple Chilli
4 Windermere Bank, Lake Road, Windermere LA23 2JJ
Phone:
015394 45657 Web:
www.purplechilli-bowness.co.uk
Libraries
Cumbria Libraries website will give you more information
on locations of these libraries: they have internet facilities, but
for webmail you need to check with the library concerned...or use a
web based email like Yahoo!
Internet and email
Barrow-in-Furness - Ramsden Square
Keswick - Heads Lane
Penrith - St Andrews Churchyard
Ulverston - Kings Road
Workington - Vulcans Lane
Internet only
Carlisle - Globe Lane
Grange-over-Sands - Grange Fell Road
Kendal - Stricklandgate
Maryport - Lawson Street
Silloth - Liddell Street
Whitehaven - Lowther Street
Windermere - Ellerthwaite
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