Great Walks in Central Lakeland

Tour details

Grasmere, our base for ‘Great Walks in Central Lakeland’, is one of the most picturesque village in the Lake District National Park. The village stands on the shore of Grasmere Water, surrounded by high fells and wonderful scenery. The village is famous as the home of the 18th century poet, William Wordsworth. William Wordsworth lived at Dove Cottage (and later at nearby Rydal Mount) and is buried in the churchyard at Grasmere. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants which serve food in the evenings.

The daily meeting point in Gramere is outside the Heaton Cooper Gallery, opposite the green in the centre of the village.

Accommodation

There is a good variety of accommodation in Grasmere, including hotels, bed and breakfast guesthouses, self-catering cottages and two Youth Hostels. Details can be found on the following websites:

Alternatively, an accommodation guide can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre in Grasmere, whose contact details are as follows:

Tourist Information Centre,
Redbank Road,
Grasmere,
Cumbria, LA22 9SW.
Telephone: 015394 35245
Fax: 015394 35057
E. Mail: grasmeretic@lake-district.gov.uk

How to reach Grasmere by public transport

The nearest railway station is at Windermere (9 miles distant). From Windermere railway station Stagecoach North West operate a regular bus service to Grasmere. National Express run a limited coach service to Grasmere.

General information on the Lake District and the Grasmere area can be found on the following websites:

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