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Thirlmere -
Thirlmere is a reservoir constructed at the end of the 19th Century to supply water to Manchester. The Thirlmere dam raised the waster level and joined two existing lakes, Leathes Water and Wythburn Water. The area around Thirlmere provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Thirlmere holiday accommodation listed below.
Thirlmere tourist information and holiday accommodation around Thirlmere, in the Lake District.
Thirlmere -
Grid Ref: NY 309 189
Map: Explorer map OL5
Stats: 3.8 miles long and ½ mile wide
Villages: Keswick, Grasmere, Borrowdale
Fells: St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike, Helvellyn, Stybarrow Dodd, Catstycam, Fairfield, Ullscarf
Lakes: Derwentwater, Grasmere
View on Map: Thirlmere on a map
More info: Thirlmere Tourist Info
Things to do: Thirlmere
Nearest Bus Stop: Keswick, Grasmere
Nearest Train: Windermere
Thirlmere
In addition to the beauty of the Lake itself, there are also a number of attractions around Thirlmere, including The Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum, the many delights of Grasmere and Keswick, and great walks around the Helvellyn range.
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Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Thirlmere area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Keswick, Grasmere and Borrowdale.
Greta Hall 4 star self catering
Greta Hall offers luxury four star self catering holiday cottages in Keswick. Four cottages are available sleeping from 2 to 11 people. The Hall is the former home of the Lake Poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey. More on the Greta Hall Keswick cottages...
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