Grasmere

Grasmere is a village located within the centre of the English Lake District and takes its name from the adjacent lake of Grasmere. The poet William Wordsworth described Grasmere as "the loveliest spot that man hath ever found".

The village is overlooked by the small rocky hill of Helm Crag known locally as The Lion and the Lamb that is an interesting spot to view. There are a number of walks beginning from the centre of the village and include beautiful ascents up Helm Crag or to Fairfield. The village features excellent transport routes, such as the A591 that connects Grasmere northwards over Dunmail Raise to the Vale of Keswick and southwards to Ambleside.

Amongst the walks and hikes of Grasmere visitors also enjoy various other activities such as cycling, wildlife watching, picnics or just enjoy a trip to the lakes. There are a number of places in which you can stay within the village, as well as various campsites in the surrounding areas for that real back to nature feel.

Rydal Mount and Gardens, Rydal, Cumbria LA22 9LU (01539) 433002
Rydal Mount and Gardens is the location of Rydal Mount House, William Wordsworth’s best-loved family home.
It is here that Wordsworth wrote some of his most memorable poems and published probably his most famous work, ‘Daffodils’.
Guided tours of the house and gardens can be booked by prior arrangement. Facilities include ‘The Tea Room’; a former schoolroom where Wordsworth’s daughter, Dora, was given private lessons by his sister, Dorothy.

Windermere Lake Cruises, Glebe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3HE (015394) 43360
Four miles from Grasmere is Lake Windermere; the largest lake in England. It is the most popular tourist attraction in the Lake District and the best way to navigate it is by boat.
Windermere Lake Cruises offer all manner of voyages, including a hop-on-hop-off 24 (or 48) hour ‘Freedom of the Lake’ ticket.