Car-Free Days Out

Car-Free Days Out Enjoy the Ullswater Valley Without a Car Whether you want to explore by bus, bike, boat or boot, here are some of the best days out in the Ullswater valley. Better for the Lake District, better for you. Check out our NEW 3-day guide! Howtown to Glenridding (car-free!) Time: 2 – 3 […]

Aira Force to Glencoyne & Seldom Seen

Aira Force to Glencoyne & Seldom Seen Car-free Days Out A tranquil, quiet walk offering panoramic views of Ullswater lake. T Take the UB1 or UB2 to Aira Force and head to Glencoyne along the Ullswater Way west in the direction of Glenridding. If it’s spring, you’ll catch a host of golden daffodils dancing in […]

Howtown to Glenridding (car-free!)

Howtown to Glenridding (car-free!) Car-free Days Out A stunning lakeside walk linking two of Ullswater’s most quaint spots. Hop on the UB1 bus to Howtown and join the Ullswater Way, following the shoreline south. This section of the route is particularly scenic, with quiet bays, open lake views and the surrounding fells rising up around […]

Lowther Castle Loop

Lowther Castle Loop Car-free Days Out A river, a fell, a village pub and a castle cafĂ© – this circular walk is one of the highlights of the Ullswater Way. Take the UB2 to Lowther Castle and set off along the castle walls before heading through woodland to the River Lowther – a peaceful stretch […]

Howtown & Hallin Fell Circular

Howtown & Hallin Fell Circular Car-free Days Out A popular and exhilarating hike to one of the best viewpoints in the Northern Lakes. Take the UB1 to Howtown and follow the Ullswater Way along the shoreline, walking through peaceful lakeside woodland – a gentle start before the climb. At Sandwick, leave the lakeshore and follow […]

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Circular walk

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Circular Car-free Days Out Waterfall views and a rewarding fell-top panorama, all in one short walk Hop on either the UB1, UB2, 508 or 509 to the Aira Force bus stop and treat yourself to two of the best things in this corner of the Lake District in a single day […]