Villages · North West England
Glenridding
In or near Patterdale.
Glenridding — a village in england north east.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 9.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glenridding is a village located in North-East England, situated at the southern end of Ullswater, one of the largest lakes in the Lake District. It serves as a base for various outdoor activities, including hiking and boating. The village is known for its scenic views and proximity to Helvellyn, a prominent peak in the region. Visitors can expect a range of amenities typical of a village setting, including shops, cafes, and accommodation options.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5443, -2.9577
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Patterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648443 (CC BY 4.0)
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Hotels · 0.6 km
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Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
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Glenridding House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Keldas
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Glenridding Pier
Piers · 0.9 km
Old Castle
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Patterdale Old Castle
Castles · 0.9 km
Heron Pike
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Side Farm Campsite
Campsites · 1.4 km
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Glenridding Dodd
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Glenridding Dodd
Glenridding Dodd — Named summit at 442 m.
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Glenridding House
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Places to stay
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Gillside Camping
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
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Side Farm Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · North West England
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Bury Jubilee Outdoor Pursuits Centre
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Golden Rule Hotel
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📷 7Cafés · North West England
Grange Bridge Cottage
Grange Bridge Cottage — a café in england north east.
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📷 4Restaurants · North West England
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenridding?
- Glenridding is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0QQ), in the parish of Patterdale.
- What is Glenridding?
- Glenridding — a village in england north east.
- How do I get to Glenridding?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0QQ.
- Is Glenridding a protected site?
- Yes — Glenridding is part of the Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Glenridding?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0QQ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.