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Ullswater
Ullswater is the second-largest lake in the Lake District and offers multiple water-based recreational opportunities.
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Ullswater Details
Ullswater is the second-largest lake in the Lake District and offers multiple water-based recreational opportunities including paddling, sailing, boating and swimming. The lake is nine miles long and 3/4 mile wide, with a maximum depth of almost 200 feet. Although the shoreline along the entire northern portion of the lake is privately owned, there is limited public launching of sailboats allowed, as well as watercraft for rent. Facilities on the northern portion of the lake are centered at Pooley Bridge and the nearby Lakeland Boat Hire; at the southern end of the lake is Glenridding, which features the Glenridding Sailing Centre. The Ullswater Steamers offer 8-mile cruises down the lake, making multiple stops along the way. There's a lakeshore path along the southeast shore as well.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ullswater
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0.2 mi away
Ullswater Information Centre
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
0.5 mi away
Side Farm Camping Site
No reservations are accepted but call ahead for information on availability.
1.5 mi away
Greenside Mine
Greenside Mine lies on the northeast side of Helvellyn, overlooking Ullswater and the village of Glenridding. The site is now owned by the Lake District National Park Authority and is a scheduled ancient monument.
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
