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Glenridding -  old mining village ideal for Ullswater and Helvellyn

Glenridding lies on the south-western shore of Ullswater, just to the north of Patterdale. It grew up around the old Greenside mine (now the Helvellyn YHA). It is now the ideal base for an ascent of Helvellyn or enjoying the splendour of Ullswater. There are a good range of holiday accommodation in and around Glenridding, as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Glenridding holiday accommodation listed below.

Glenridding tourist information and holiday accommodation around Glenridding, in the Lake District.

Glenridding - Points of Interest

Grid Ref: NY 388 168

Map:  Explorer map OL5

Info: Pubs, Shops, Restaurants

Villages: Pooley Bridge, Howtown, Watermillock, Patterdale

Fells:       Place Fell, High Street, St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike, Helvellyn, Stybarrow Dodd, Catstycam, Fairfield, Stybarrow Dodd, Great Dodd

Lakes:    Ullswater, Brotherswater

View on Map: Glenridding on a map

More info: Glenridding Tourist Info

Things to do:  Glenridding

Nearest Bus Stop: Glenridding

Nearest Train:  Penrith, Windermere

Glenridding on Ullswater

Glenridding Cottages

Glenridding B&Bs

Glenridding Hotels

Glenridding Camping

Helvellyn Cottages, Glenridding

Helvellyn Cottages are 2 pet friendly cottages in Glenridding, near Ullswater. Old miners cottages refurbished to a high standard offering self catering for 4 people in each adjoining holiday cottage. Ideally located at the foot of Helvellyn. More on Helvellyn Cottages ...

Featured Holiday Accommodation in Glenridding

Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Glenridding area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Patterdale, and Pooley Bridge.

Our featured holiday accommodation in Glenridding is Helvellyn Cottages.

Things do around Glenridding

Ullswater - England’s most beautiful lake. Try the Glenridding Sailing Centre.

Walking the fells such as Helvellyn, High Street, St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike and Fairfield.

Pubs: Glenridding - Travellers Rest,  Ratchers Tavern, Patterdale - White Lion

Shops: Glenridding - Sharmans (food/general),  Catstycam (walking gear), Patterdale - Patterdale Post Office (PO and general store)

Food: Patterdale : White Lion Inn, Patterdale Hotel, Old Water View Restaurant. Glenridding - Greystones coffee shop, Fellbites restaurant

Garage: Ullswater Garage fuel, repair centre, shop[, including fishing bait and tackle.

Other Glenridding attractions: Ullswater Steamers

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