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.

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Howtown to Glenridding (car-free!)

Time: 2 – 3 hours
Distance: 6.5 miles (approx. 10.6km)
Start: Howtown (UB1 bus route)
End: Glenridding (Ullswater Steamer return to Pooley Bridge or Howtown)

Lowther Castle Loop

Time: 3.5 – 4 hours circular walk
Distance: 12km/7.5 miles
Bust Stop start and end: Lowther Castle (UB2 bus route)

Howtown & Hallin Fell Circular

Time approx: 2.5 hour circular walk
Length: 6.5km with 350m ascent
Bus stop start and end: Howtown (UB1 bus route)

Aira Force to Glencoyne & Seldom Seen

Time: 1.5 – 2 hours
Distance: 7km with approx. 220m ascent
Bus stop start and end: Aira Force (UB1, UB2, 508 and 509 bus stop)

Aira Force and Gowbarrow Circular

Time approx: 1.5 – 2 hours circular walk
Length: 6km with 347m of ascent
Bus stop start and end: Aira Force (UB1, UB2, 508 or 509 bus)