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Windermere

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Windermere is the largest natural lake in England. It is a ribbon lake formed in a glacial trough after the retreat of ice at the start of the current interglacial period. It has been one of the country's most popular places for holidays and summer homes since the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway's branch line in 1847. Historically forming part of the border between Lancashire and Westmorland, it is now within the county of Cumbria and the Lake District National Park.
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Top Windermere tours

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Lake Windermere
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Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
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Orrest Head
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Michael Coates Clay Shooting
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Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Windermere

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Boat Tours & Water Sports
Bowness-on-Windermere
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Derwentwater
Keswick
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Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's House
Hawkshead
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Aira Force Waterfall
Penrith
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Hidden gems in Windermere

Kankku Off Road Driving Adventures
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Holehird Gardens
4.8
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Zipline
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Rydal Water
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Kid-friendly things to do in Windermere

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Brockhole on Windermere
3.9
Duration: 2 hours
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Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Trails in Windermere

Sea to Sea (C2C)
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Lakeland Pony Trek
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Windermere

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Cookhouse Gallery
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Duration: 30 minutes
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Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Places to visit with Windermere

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York BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, History Museum, Architectural Building
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