Troutbeck Head Club SiteExplore the Lake District

Places to see and things to do in the local area

Cockermouth

Buttermere

Keswick TroutbeckThrelkeld Pooley Bridge

Mungrisdale

Wasdale Head

Penrith

Tebay

Orton

Appleby-in-Westmorland

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Visit AdventureLake District Wildlife ParkWildlife park with over 100 species from Antelope to Zebra.

Ullswater SteamersDiscover the myths of the ‘Dark Lake’ as you set sail through this spectacular valley.

The Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery150 acres of trees and memorials, planted as a living tribute to those who have served, died or suffered in the service of their Country.

RSPB HaweswaterPied flycatcher can been seen mid April to late June. Dipper, Peregrines and Redstart can been seen late April to August and if you are lucky you may catch sight of Red Deer and Red Squirrels.

Rookin House FarmEnjoy a full range of activities including quad bike tours, clay pigeon shootong, archery, go karting and fishing.

Sailing, Powerboating and Kayaking Explore the waters of lake district with a friendly, professional guide and a picnic on route.

Pony TrekkingPanoramic views on horseback from Barton Fell over looking Lake Ullswater, age 5 upwards.

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Make the most of your time

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Ashness Bridge, Lake District

There are cycle routes within one mile of the site and also mountain bike hire and routes nearby.

The nearest National Cycle Network route is route 71 C2C which is 1.5 miles from site.

TroutbeckA quaint and picturesque village home to Troutbeck Park Farm, where Beatrix Potter once resided. Gain a unique look into the life of a Lake District family at historic Townsend House.

PenrithThis hidden gem lies in the heart of Cumbria, and offers a plethora of boutique shops, cosy cafés, bakeries, beautiful streets, markets and historic sights, including a castle.

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WalkThe Lake DistrictMaps and guides are on sale for walkers in the Lake District.

Local routesThere’s an excellent new footpath around Ullswater and a dog walk from site on forest tracks to the village of Dockray, where you can visit the Royal Inn for a spot of lunch or a drink.

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Our favourite place to visit was Buttermere, absolutely stunning!

Keswick is a really dog-friendly town!

Visit Cocklakes farm shop, it’s excellent for bbq food.

Take binoculars and a bird feeder - visiting woodpeckers are a delight and there are owls nearby too.

Daisy’s Cafe in Ambleside serves excellent food at great prices.

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven was fantastic and very interesting.

The fish & chips from the local van that visits site were very good.

Visitor’s top tips

We spotted lots of toads and wildlife on the lower road near the stream.

The National Trust’s Aira Force Waterfall is absolutely stunning, plus it is dog-friendly and makes a lovely walk at any time of the year.

We definitely recommend a visit to Gretna Green, which also has a great shopping outlet village.

The Troutbeck Inn was excellent , and served a delicious Sunday Roast.

Visit the English Heritage’s Hadrin’s Wall, built by the Romans and stretching for 300 miles!

SupermarketsMorrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, M&S, Iceland and Booths in Penrith, 10 miles.Petrol StationRheged Services 8.6 miles, BP and Derwent Service Station, 9.5 miles.

Swimming poolPenrith or Keswick, 10 miles. Tourist InformationIn Penrith or Keswick.CashpointIn Penrith or Keswick.

Public transportThere is a bus service 1.5 miles away to Keswick and Penrith. The nearest train station is in Penrith.

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