Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Windermere

Windermere is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 7,765 people. Within 50 km by road there are 300+ places to visit — 199 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are School Knott (2 km), Holehird Gardens (3 km) and Brant Fell (3 km).

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Windermere, Lancashire
Windermere, Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Windermere at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,765
Coordinates
54.3809° N, 2.9071° W
Places within 50 km
300+ (300 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Windermere

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Windermere: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Windermere, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Windermere

199 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Windermere. The closest is School Knott (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • School Knott · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Brant Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Blackwell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~5 km · Must-see
  • High Knott · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Latterbarrow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Sour Howes · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~6 km · Must-see

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Churches near Windermere

38 churches within 100 km of Windermere. The closest is Jesus Church (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Windermere

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Windermere. The closest is Wray Castle (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Windermere

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Windermere. The closest is Windermere (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Windermere

5 museums within 100 km of Windermere. The closest is Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Windermere

4 treks within 100 km of Windermere. The closest is Dales Way (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Windermere

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Windermere
  2. 3 km Brant Fell · viewpoint, Lancashire
  3. 3 km School Knott · viewpoint, Lancashire
  4. 5 km Holehird Gardens · garden, Lancashire
  5. 3 km Jesus Church · church, Lancashire
  6. 5 km Wray Castle · heritage site, Lancashire
  7. 5 km Back to Windermere

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From travellers near Windermere

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How to reach Windermere

    All places near Windermere by distance

    Within 15 km of Windermere

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Windermere by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints199199School Knott (2 km)
    Churches3838Jesus Church (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2727Wray Castle (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1515Windermere (6 km)
    Museums55Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry (15 km)
    Treks44Dales Way (25 km)
    Parks33Holehird Gardens (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (29 km)
    Beaches & coast33Humphrey Head (31 km)
    Caves22The Dog Hole (25 km)
    Waterfalls11Rydal Falls (12 km)

    Windermere: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Windermere?

    School Knott (viewpoint, about 2 km), Holehird Gardens (garden, about 3 km), Brant Fell (viewpoint, about 3 km), Jesus Church (church, about 5 km), Wray Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Blackwell (viewpoint, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Windermere?

    300+ places on Spotwander: 199 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Windermere?

    School Knott, about 2 km by road; Brant Fell (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Windermere?

    Jesus Church, about 5 km by road; St James Church (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Windermere?

    Wray Castle, about 5 km by road; Allan Bank (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Windermere?

    Start in Windermere, visit Brant Fell, then School Knott, then Holehird Gardens, then Jesus Church, then Wray Castle, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Windermere?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Windermere

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Windermere’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Windermere on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.