Things to do in Hawkshead, Cumbria
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Hawkshead, Cumbria.
History and Heritage in Hawkshead
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Hawkshead.
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Ambleside Roman Fort | English Heritage
The well-marked remains of a 2nd-century fort with large granaries, probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and act as a supply base.
Stott Park Bobbin Mill | English Heritage
Nestled on the shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria, this extensive working mill produced literally millions of wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
Hardknott Roman Fort | English Heritage
This remote and dramatically-sited fort was founded under Hadrian's rule in the 2nd century.Well-marked remains include the headquarters building, commandant's house and bath house.
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The Arts in Hawkshead
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Hawkshead.
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Windermere Jetty
Plan the perfect Lake District day out. Be inspired by the lake and dip into the stories of the boats, people and history of Windermere.
Lakes Art Gallery
Original paintings and limited edition prints by over 30 artists.
Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum has a unique collection of 30,000 exhibits including classic cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles. Open all year.
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The Great Outdoors in Hawkshead
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Hawkshead.
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Barkbooth Lot | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Rough fell, grassland, wetland and wooded areas provide a diverse habitat where dragonflies, damselflies and the rare high brown fritillary butterfly abound.
Howe Ridding Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Ancient woodland with exceptionally rich and interesting range of flowering plants. Coppice management benefits several species of butterfly and part of the nature reserve is a traditional orchard with Westmorland damson and apple trees.
Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
This upland oak woodland is rich in mosses, ferns and liverworts. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the wood in the spring and both pied and spotted flycatchers and redstarts are seen.
Whitbarrow - Hervey Memorial Reserve | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
With stunning views of the Cumbrian fells and Morecambe Bay, this is a great place to walk and explore. Rich in wildflowers and butterflies.
Lowick Common | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
A lowland of heath, grassland and fen areas which are home to a range of specialist species. It's dotted with ponds containing the rare medicinal leech.
The view from the top of the beacon towards the south of the nature reserve is particularly spectacular.
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Roger Ground
Outgate
Knipe Fold
Gillbank
Hawkshead Hill
High Wray
Far Sawrey
Near Sawrey
High Water Head
Brathay
Skelwith Bridge
Far End
Clappersgate
Grizdale Beck
Trout Beck
Belle Isle
Cat Bank
Coniston
Waterhead
Grizedale Forest
Grizedale
Haws Bank
High Cunsey
Coniston Water
Troutbeck Bridge
Bowness-On-Windermere
Ferney Green
Ambleside
Little Langdale
Elterwater
Windermere
Woodland
Bowmanstead
Storrs
Heathwaite
Force Mills
Troutbeck
Satterthwaite
Chapel Stile
High Green
Town Head
Town End
Thwaite Head
Scar Head
Torver
Rydal
Force Forge
Winster
Ludderburn
Heaning
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