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The Great Britain Guide

Reservoirs & lochs Β· North West England

Windermere and Troutbeck

In or near Hawkshead.

Free admission

Windermere and Troutbeck (including Bridge House) is a National Trust property consisting of land around Windermere, a lake in Cumbria, England. This National Trust property includes the head of the T

Path in High Hag Wood - geograph.org.uk - 8080433

DS Pugh β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Windermere Β· 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Windermere and Troutbeck, the nearest railway station is Windermere, located 1.4 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is LA23 1NH.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Windermere and Troutbeck (including Bridge House) is a National Trust property consisting of land around Windermere, a lake in Cumbria, England. This National Trust property includes the head of the Troutbeck Valley, several sites next to Windermere, and six farms. One of the farms β€” Troutbeck Park β€” once belonged to Beatrix Potter and was, in fact, her largest farm. Other popular places on the property include Ambleside Roman Fort, Bridge House in Ambleside, and Cockshott Point in Bowness-on-Windermere.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Windermere and Troutbeck (including Bridge House) is a National Trust property consisting of land around Windermere, a lake in Cumbria, England. This National Trust property includes the head of the Troutbeck Valley, several sites next to Windermere, and six farms. One of the farms β€” Troutbeck Park β€” once belonged to Beatrix Potter and was, in fact, her largest farm. Other popular places on the property include Ambleside Roman Fort, Bridge House in Ambleside, and Cockshott Point in Bowness-on-Windermere.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
54.3900, -2.9150
Parish
Windermere and Bowness
Postcode
LA23 1NH
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station
Windermere β€” 1.4 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Windermere and Troutbeck

Places to stay

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β†— holbeckghyll.com
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windermere and Troutbeck?
Windermere and Troutbeck is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA23 1NH), in the parish of Windermere and Bowness.
What is Windermere and Troutbeck?
Windermere and Troutbeck (including Bridge House) is a National Trust property consisting of land around Windermere, a lake in Cumbria, England. This National Trust property includes the head of the T
How do I get to Windermere and Troutbeck?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA23 1NH.
Is Windermere and Troutbeck a protected site?
Yes β€” Windermere and Troutbeck is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Windermere and Troutbeck free to visit?
Yes, Windermere and Troutbeck is free to enter.
How do I get to Windermere and Troutbeck?
The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA23 1NH.