Things to do in and around
WASDALE
We know that on this occasion you have chosen to visit the Western Lake District so whilst Keswick, Cockermouth, Windermere, Ambleside and Hawkshead are all easily reached, some of the things which you will find closer to us here on the west coast are...
Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway known locally as "L'aal Ratty". A delightful 7 mile ride from Ravenglass into the heart of the Eskdale Valley.
West Lakes Adventure
Outdoor enthusiasts are well served by West Lakes Adventure who offer a wide range of outdoor activities.
Walking
Wasdale is the birth place of british climbing so there isn't a better place to base your trip than with us. We are only a few miles from the base of Scafell Pike, Great Gable, Pillar and many more.
Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle has been owned by the Pennington family for over 900 years is a stately house with lovely grounds and a good calendar of events throughout the year plus the Hawk & Owl Centre.
The Coast
More than a thousand acres of golden dunes sweep their way down the western coast. This is a great place to escape the crowds. The dunes connect to Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the National park. With Roman ruins, an historic estuary and adjacent Nature Reserves of Eskmeals and the Drigg Dunes & Gullery.
Hardknott Roman Fort
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.
Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house. The site of the parade ground survives beside the fort, and the road which Hardknott guarded can be traced for some distance as an earthwork.
Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house. The site of the parade ground survives beside the fort, and the road which Hardknott guarded can be traced for some distance as an earthwork.
St Bees
St Bees offers a sandy beach, promenade, Beachside cafe and walks to the RSPB nature reserve on St Bees Head. St Bees is the start of Wainwrights Coast to Coast walk.
Whitehaven
Once one of the busiest ports in England, its businesses were major players in the rum and ship building market. The highly recommended Rum Story shows how the town prospered but also illuminates the dark side to the business - the slave trade. The Beacon visitor attraction on the harbour side also lets you into some of the town's best kept secrets. Did you know that John Paul Jones, the father of the US navy attacked his home port during the American War of Independence and that George Washington's grandmother lived in the town?
Open Water Swimming
Dive into numerous deep river pools, tarns and the deepest lake in England just minutes from our door.