Orrest Head   
Orrest Head is a viewpoint made popular by the poet William Wordsworth. It was also popular with Victorian day-trippers from the industrial towns of Lancashire because it was within very...

Penrith Beacon   
Penrith Beacon is a monument built in 1719, situated upon Beacon Fell. The location has been used as a point where beacons have been lit since the time of Henry VIII....

Penrith Castle   
Penrith Castle and the very attractive Castle Park stand opposite and high above the town’s railway station. The original tower of the Castle was built by Bishop Strickland between 1397 and...

Platty+ Watersports   
A family-run water sports centre based on the scenic banks of Derwentwater. We offer a range of high quality tuition or hire in canoes, kayaks, sailing boats or our dragon boat....

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway   
The most beautiful train journey in England. Situated in the English Lake District this 15 Narrow Gauge Railway carries passengers from the old Roman Port of Ravenglass seven miles along the...

Ravenglass Roman Bath House   
The impressive remains of the Roman bath house at Ravenglass are among the most complete in Britain. Ravenglass was an important strategic port and naval base for the Romans. Established...

Red Screes   
Red Screes looms high above the Kirkstone Inn, the highest pub in England. An ascent of this hill can be tackled either from Brotherswater and Hartsop, or from the Grasmere, Rydal...

Rheged   
Set in an unusual and inspiring building, Rheged is a place to relax, explore and take in the spirit of Cumbria. Europe’s largest grass-covered building is owned and run by...

Rossett Pike   
The distinctive profile of Rossett Pike is a familiar landmark that stands, sentry-like, overlooking the steep, winding pull-up to the Scafells on the old packhorse route beside Rossett Gill. Although rarely...

Ruskin Museum   
Be inspired by the life-changing political philosophy of John Ruskin, breathtaking artist critic and social reformer. Marvel at the oustanding courage of the water speed ace, Donald Campbell, racing over...

Rydal Mount and Gardens   
Rydal Mount was the home of Wordsworth for 37 years where he wrote and revised many of his poems including the world famous Daffodils and became Poet Laureate to Queen Victoria....

Rydal Water   
Rydal is a tiny hamlet between Grasmere and Ambleside in the beautiful Rothay Valley, and was home to William Wordsworth for 37 years. Within the valley lies Rydal Water which, at...

Scafell Pike   
Scafell Pike is the highest point in England and therefore very popular with walkers. It is 3,210 feet high - just 48 feet above the neighbouring summit of Scafell, although the...

Scale Force   
Scale Force lies to the south of Crummock Water, near the village of Buttermere (and close to Keswick). It’s the highest waterfall in the Lake District with a single fall...

Sellafield Visitors Centre   
With interactive exhibits, exciting science workshops, plenty of hands–on fun and Europe’s first Immersion Cinema, Sellafield Visitors Centre is the educational and entertaining day out for budding scientists of all ages.

Senhouse Roman Museum   
Part of Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site, the museum is sited on cliffs overlooking the harbour at Maryport. The oldest antiquarian collection in the country, including artefacts from the adjacent Roman...

Sharp Edge Gallery   
The Sharp Edge Gallery is run by several local artists to showcase their work. Entry is free, and you’re sure to find something to your taste. The gallery is a short...

Sizergh Castle & Garden   
Sizergh Castle & Garden is set in a 1600-acre estate criss-crossed by public footpaths that offer short walks from the castle to dramatic viewpoints over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District...

Skiddaw   
Skiddaw is a member of that exclusive club of Lake District peaks that are higher than 3000 feet. Of those four, Skiddaw is arguably the easiest to climb; it towers over...

South Lakes Wild Animal Park   
South Lakes Wild Animal Park is Cumbria's unique open zoo and possibly the UK's best wildlife conservation park.