Top tips for making the most of your time on and around Lake Windermere

Image Credit - Cumbria Tourism.

From fascinating facts to top tips, here is what we think you need to know to make the most of the Lake at any time of year.

Five fascinating facts:

1 - The lake last froze in 1963

2- The lake is actually a mere, it is 10.6 miles long, at its widest point it is 1 mile wide and 67 meters at it's deepest.

3- The ancient ruins of Galava Roman fort can be found at the Waterhead end of the lake

4 - Bowness-on-Windermere is one of the Lake Districts most popular holiday destinations

5 - If you fancy attempting your own world record during your break in Windermere, it is home to the world stone skimming competition. 

What to do?

Paddle in peace in a kayak or canoe

Sit, relax and soak up the views

Lots of lakeshore walks

Take a dip!

Cycle your way to Wray Castle

Pay a visit to Fell Foot park to play, explore and relax with the younger family members

Take a cruise with Windermere Lake Cruises - they sail every day (weather permitting) except Christmas Day

Fishing: Environmental agency rod licences are available from Infomation centres and post offices, please ensure you seek permission, some of the lakeshore is in private ownership

*If you are planning on going for a swim in the lake, please make sure you are seen and take a friend with you, wear a bright swim hat, swim with a float, flag or have a boat nearby. - Be water-wise, know the temperature-depth and quality of the water. - Be informed - know the dangers and you will reduce the risk. - Be mindful - Where and when?

The above is not meant to be official comprehensive guidance for swimming in the lake, we advise you do your own research before getting in the water and be mindful of your own personal swimming abilities.