The Windermere Way

Windermere Lake Cruises Check times of sailings Tel:015394 43360.

Ferry & Bus The ferry normally runs from dawn to dusk but can be suspended during severe weather and for essential maintenance. Buses run reduced timetables during the winter months. Check before you set out - Ferry Tel:01228 606748 Buses Tel:01228 60600. Or check the webcam at Lake Windermere Ferry Crossing

The Trainline Make your rail transport bookings online.

Met Office The Met office Website.

Weatherline Forecasts with a local flavour and fell top conditions. Tel:0870 055 0575

Lake District National Park The National Park Authority website.

Mountain Bike Cumbria Primarily a mountain bike site but also lots of useful information about the Lake District.

Lake District Outdoors Walking, climbing, mountaineering, road cycling, mountain biking, sailing, canoeing, kayaking - the list goes on! It's all here in the Lake District and Cumbria. This site has all the info.

True North Photography A collection of photos of Lake Windermere and the surrounding area.

Cumbria Directory Web directory for Cumbrian events, businesses and locations.

Pictures of Windermere Exploring the historic and picturesque parts of England.

Ramblers' Association Representing the interests of all walkers in the outdoors. Campaigning for the upkeep of rights of way and access to the countryside.

National Trails The UK's official long distance trails site.

Long Distance Walkers Association Details of all the UK's long distance trails.

The Dales Way The Dales Way is a long distance footpath of about 80 miles (129 km) situated in the north of England and running from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere.

The Southern Upland Way information and advice on all aspects of the Southern Upland Way, Scotland's longest and arguably most dramatic and unspoiled Long Distance Route.

Walking Forum A website for discussing all aspects of country walking & hiking in the UK with boards for general chat, gear, photography, and all the popular UK walking destinations.

Mountain Freedom Guiding Services Walking, climbing and guiding in Scotland and further afield.

Walking in Cumbria An introduction to some of the spectacular walking the Lake District has to offer.

Hillthwaite House Hotel one of the finest friendly, family-run Lake District Hotels, with stunning views over, and only a short walk from Lake Windermere.

Youth Hostels Association Budget accommodation for all ages.

Lake District hotels - A choice of five luxury family-owned hotels in the Lake District

Langdale View Lodge Self Catering Log Cabin available for hire right on the shores of Windermere.

Self-catering Pine Lodge/Log Cabin in Windermere - Accommodation sleeping up to 4 people, situated on a high class 5 star holiday park near to Ambleside and Windermere.

Lingmoor Guest House - Very handy for Windermere village and station.

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