Lowther Castle & Gardens - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Lowther Castle & Gardens

Lowther Castle is built at the turn of the 19th century on the site of two previous houses, the castle was a grand affair boasting a room for every day of the year. Its gardens were the envy of the north. The gardens and castle at Lowther have laid abandoned for 70 years and in 2011 opened for the first time since 1938. Visitors can follow simple routes through the 130 acres of gardens and castle terraces.

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Whinfell Forest

Whinfell Forest

6.27km from Lowther Castle & Gardens

Whinfell Forest Center Parcs is a 400-acre resort on the edge of the Lake District, with self-catering lodges for up to 8 people, plus a tropical pool area, spa, outdoor adventures, kids playgrounds, and much more. Across the lake, the Sports Plaza offers a full range of sporting facilities for all ages. Whinfell Forest is a great place for wildlife watchers and nature lovers.

Hallin Fell

Hallin Fell

9.74km from Lowther Castle & Gardens

Halling fell is a beautiful hill located in the Lake District surrounded on three sides by Ullswater. It is a great route for beginners, as it is fairly simple to follow and has good terrain. In addition, its location on the southern end of Ullswater means that it is one of the lesser-visited fells, so you may have the summit to yourself.

Ullswater

Ullswater

9.93km from Lowther Castle & Gardens

One of England's most beautiful lakes located in the Lake District national park sand it provides an ideal destination for holidaymakers and sits amidst in the splendor of some of the finest fells In Lakeland. The lake has three distinct bends giving it a dog’s leg appearance. Surrounded by gently rolling countryside at the northern end around Pooley Bridge, a trip south down the lakeshore gives way to sheer fellsides that drop away into the water below, culminating in the majesty of England’s t

Haweswater Reservoir

Haweswater Reservoir

11.11km from Lowther Castle & Gardens

Haweswater is a reservoir built in the valley of Mardale. It started as a natural lake. Due to water demand increase, the reservoir system was built between 1935 and 1947. The dam was the first hollow buttress dam in the world. One of the iconic attraction in this area and attracts a lot of people here.

Aira Force Waterfall

Aira Force Waterfall

12.67km from Lowther Castle & Gardens

Aira Force was one of the more attractive waterfalls in the Lake District of Northern England with a 20m cumulative height. Aira Force provides a glimpse of a landscaped Victorian park with dramatic waterfalls, arboretum and rocks scenery. The main force falls 70 feet from below a stone footbridge and is on land owned by the National Trust. This is the perfect place for a family walk and picnic. From exploring the woods and splashing through streams and so more.

Brothers Water

Brothers Water

16.27km from Lowther Castle & Gardens

Brothers Water is in the Hartsop valley and is a small lake in the eastern region of the Lake District. The lake is located at the foot of Kirkstone Pass, where the road climbs from the valley of Patterdale before descending to the more visited areas of Ambleside and Windermere. The small lake sustains a trout population and is one of four locations in the Lake District to harbour a rare species of fish, the Schelly.

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The largest and most widespread industry in Cumbria is tourism. The Lake District National Park alone receives some 15.8 million visitors every year.World-famous for its beautiful lakes and mountainous fells, carved out long ago by glaciers, the Lake District today is a playground for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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