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Glenridding was once the centre of the lead mining industry, since this as gone, the area is mainly for the tourists who come to view one of the most beautiful areas in the Lakes. The area is popular with walkers with many walks to suit all levels from the easy to the more demanding. One reason a lot of walkers come here is to do the classic Helvellyn walk along Striding Edge. A walk not for the fainted hearted with Helvellyn reaching a height of 3,116ft [950m]. You could combine a walk and a cruise along Ullswater Lake on one of the steamers that can be seen on the lake. The Ullswater Steamers the "Lady of the Lake" and "Raven" date from 1877 and 1889. You can board these steamers either at Glenridding, Howtown or at the northern end of Ullswater at Pooley Bridge. You will enjoy some fine scenery along the 7.5 mile [12km] lake. One area that is recommended is Aira Force especially after heavy rain where you will witness a spectacular waterfall of 60ft [18m] between rocks. It can be found on the northern side of the lake on Gowbarrow Fell. You will find bridges at the top and bottom to view from.


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  • terrybnd

    No breeze whatsoever. Cloudy North Lakes and sunny blue skies in south. Escaping the midge fest and heading for Glenridding

    Today, 09:27

  • terrybnd

    @magickman1970 It is. Not the best IMO. Better for food in Travellers Rest in Glenridding. Or Brotherswater Inn by errr...Brotherswater lol

    Yesterday, 21:39

  • terrybnd

    @magickman1970 Ya on about White Lion in Patterdale ;) I know em all lol I'll be heading for Glenridding for lunch tomoz. Then to Helvellyn

    Yesterday, 21:34

  • daysoutinfo

    RT @taletrailswalks: Given that the Glenridding Griffin dictates the Ullswater valleys weather I think his mood may be on the turn..... http://t.co/eC67mef6

    May 28th, 22:45

  • justingrammer

    RT @taletrailswalks: Given that the Glenridding Griffin dictates the Ullswater valleys weather I think his mood may be on the turn..... http://t.co/eC67mef6

    May 28th, 22:26

  • CumbriaWeather

    RT @taletrailswalks: Given that the Glenridding Griffin dictates the Ullswater valleys weather I think his mood may be on the turn..... http://t.co/eC67mef6

    May 28th, 22:25

  • taletrailswalks

    Given that the Glenridding Griffin dictates the Ullswater valleys weather I think his mood may be on the turn..... http://t.co/eC67mef6

    May 28th, 22:20

  • mikerobinson13

    @c4waterman Surely that's not Glenridding beck? Great support :) http://t.co/24Xd11k8

    May 28th, 21:54

  • dasingh

    View from a pier ... @ Glenridding http://t.co/MEASWryi

    May 28th, 19:25

  • Catstycam

    Just an hour left in the shop, then it's time for a pint @ Ratchers Bar, looking out at Place Fell. Gotta love working in Glenridding!

    May 28th, 17:54

  • oscar8274

    @PC_Rescueme Oh yes! Thinking of being at Glenridding for 0700hrs. Hoping it will be quiet anyway ;-)

    May 27th, 23:09

  • oscar8274

    @cheelo Glenridding, Grisedale valley, Grisedale Tarn, Dollywagon Pike, Helvellyn, Glenridding Common back to Glenridding. Superb! ;-)

    May 27th, 23:08

  • Jack_Pollock

    @Kieran_Cooke ;) thought you were coming to Glenridding yesterday? :/

    May 27th, 22:57

  • SarahSrhmart

    @RuralGurn dog sitting at mums in glenridding all day, bliss. You?

    May 27th, 09:36

  • RuralGurn

    @SarahSrhmart If you moved abroad, you would miss Glenridding. And we appreciate the sunshine more, because of the contrasts of rain & snow.

    May 27th, 09:19

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