There is so much to see and do in and around Windermere, so condensing it into one day is more than a little tricky. But, for whatever reason, if you were only in the area for one day, here’s an idea of what to do.
Breakfast at Homeground Café
Let’s get a good start to the day – breakfast in one of Windermere’s excellent cafés (there are plenty to choose from, but this is one of our favourites).
Homeground is in the centre of Windermere Village and has earned an enviable reputation for great food, coffee and, well, just being a great place to meet up with friends. What’s more, last year it claimed a spot on the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.
Homeground is open during the day for walk-ins only.
Orrest Head
After a leisurely breakfast, you’ll want to burn off some of those calories and where better than a short walk to the summit of Orrest Head. Not too long or steep for little legs and when you reach the top, the views across Lake Windermere and the Lake District fells beyond are simply breathtaking.
This is the place where author and fell-walker, Alfred Wainwright, first fell in love with the Lake District, saying; “These few hours on Orrest Head cast a spell that changed my life.”
In fact, he was so enchanted by the view and the sense of opportunity which lay before him, that he went on to write his pictorial guides to the Lakeland Fells.
The walk from Windermere to the top of Orrest Head and back should take no longer than two hours (we’ve allowed time here to marvel at the scenery), leaving you plenty of time to head down to Bowness and our next stop, Windermere Jetty Museum.
Windermere Jetty Museum
Officially opened in April 2019 by Prince Charles, Windermere Jetty Museum is located right on the shore of Lake Windermere. This spectacular museum boasts a stunning collection of boats and sailing vessels, including steam launches, record-breaking speed boats and motorboats.
These boats cover the history of sailing on Windermere from as far back as the late eighteenth century. You will also have an opportunity to see ongoing restoration projects and to chat with the restorers.
Vessels include Swallow and Amazon, the boat used in the BBC film adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s famous book;…
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