Lyulph's Tower
An historic former hunting lodge close to a spectacular waterfall.
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Lyulph's Tower Details
In the 1780's the Howard family of Greystoke Castle had an old hunting lodge or Pele tower close to the Ullswater shore renovated into what is now Lyulph's Tower, set among its own sporting estate. They landscaped the area around the waterfall, Aira Force, and used it as a pleasure garden, planting over half a million native and ornamental trees, and established a network of tracks, footpaths and bridges. In 1846 the Howards created an arboretum below Aira Force, planting over 200 specimen conifers (firs, pines, spruces and cedars) from all over the world, including a Sitka Spruce, now 118 feet high. Grid Reference: NY 40412 20190 Address (near): A592, Penrith CA11 0JS, UK
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lyulph's Tower
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0.2 mi away
Aira Force
Probably the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls, the main force falls 70 feet from below a stone footbridge. Aira Force provides a glimpse of a landscaped Victorian park with dramatic waterfalls, arboretum and rocks scenery.
1.4 mi away
Ullswater Way
The 20-mile Ullswater Way is a newer walking trail circling the Ullswater lake. It can be completed as a loop hike or broken into sections.
2.0 mi away
Martindale
The quiet Martindale valley nestles between the lakes of Ullswater and Haweswater.
2.2 mi away
Side Farm Camping Site
No reservations are accepted but call ahead for information on availability.
2.3 mi away
Ullswater Information Centre
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
