Lake District village: Windermere Tourist Information

Walks in Windermere From the M6 motorway, onto the A591 and the first view of Lake Windermere appears as you motor uphill before dropping down into the ‘gateway’ to the South Lakes in Cumbria - Windermere village. The trains stop and starts there, National Express buses stop there, to pick up or drop off from all parts of the country.

Windermere is easy to get to either by car, train, or coach.

There is a car hire company just down the road from the station, they will happily meet the train or coach with a car for you to hire if you wish to travel independently around the Lake District. Windermere Hotel's

The local bus terminal is also in the railway station’s forecourt and the service is good and regular.

There is a back-packer’s bed and breakfast establishment, plenty of other guest houses, hotels and public houses. A local supermarket offers a good variety of food and wine, with a very important addition – ample car parking!

The choice of other shops is plenty, bakeries, banks, post office, coffee shops and gift shops all within easy reach of each other.

Lakeland Limited is located close to the railway station, offering free parking, a wonderful restaurant, and quality kitchen items and gifts. Plus a mail order service.

It is an easy drive down to Lake Windermere and Bowness Bay – or bus ride if you prefer.

Take a trip to Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre, on the Ambleside Road.

Kendal is only 10 miles away to the south, again by bus, train or car, where there is a variety of larger shops and supermarkets.

Gentle walks from Windermere include a short climb to the viewpoint at Orrest Head, or a stroll down towards the lake and Miller Ground.

The main Tourist Information Centre is situated near the railway station, where you can gather together all the facts you need to enjoy your stay in the Lake District, including the latest weather forecast. They will be able to advise you about fishing, horse riding, accommodation, book your travel arrangements, tell you of any special events taking place and generally help you to make the most of your visit to the most beautiful spot in Britain.

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