Market town and AVOS base
Penrith
- Penrith Beacon woodland walk
- Penrith Castle and the town centre
- Brougham Castle nearby
Beyond the seminar
Make a weekend of it.
Penrith is a gateway to the Lake District. Stay a little longer for excellent walks, memorable scenery and the quiet beauty of Ullswater.
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Fresh air, open views and time well spent.
With Ullswater and the northern fells nearby, Penrith makes a natural base for a relaxing weekend before or after AVOS. Choose anything from a gentle lakeside stroll to a more ambitious day in the hills.
January can bring dramatic skies and beautiful winter scenery. Check the forecast, daylight and route conditions before heading out, and choose a walk that suits the day.
Places to explore
Walks, attractions and memorable days out.
Opening times, lake sailings and some attractions are seasonal. Check the linked official guides before travelling.
Waterfalls, lake and fells
Ullswater
- Aira Force waterfalls and woodland
- Ullswater Way lakeside paths
- Ullswater Steamers — check winter sailings
Walks, culture and adventure
Keswick
- Latrigg, Walla Crag or Cat Bells
- Theatre by the Lake and Keswick Museum
- Whinlatter Forest trails
Easy lakeshore scenery
Derwentwater
- Friar's Crag viewpoint
- Cockshot Wood accessible loop
- Keswick Launch — check winter sailings
The largest lake in England
Windermere & Bowness
- Orrest Head viewpoint
- Windermere Lake Cruises
- Brockhole visitor centre and trails
A lively walkers’ town
Ambleside
- Stock Ghyll Force waterfall
- Waterhead Pier and lakeside walks
- Armitt Museum and Roman fort