Local Area Information
If you are coming for an event or workshop, the information here may be useful
Accommodation
There are some places to stay in and around Kendal including:
A variety of B and Bs can be found here
Local hotels can be found here
Other options include (please note we have not stayed at these places, so suggest checking reviews, etc.):
Kendal Hostel
Approx. 5–7 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
Premier Inn Kendal Central
Approx. 10–12 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/cumbria/kendal/kendal-central.html
Travelodge Kendal Town Centre
Approx. 10 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/675/Kendal-Town-Centre-hotel
The Shakespeare Inn
Approx. 5–7 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
http://www.shakespearekendal.co.uk/
Ye Olde Fleece Inn
Approx. 6–8 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
http://www.yeoldefleece.co.uk/
Hillside Bed and Breakfast
Approx. 8–10 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
https://www.hillside-kendal.co.uk/
Riverside Hotel Kendal
Approx. 12–15 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
http://www.riversidekendal.co.uk/
Castle Green Hotel
Approx. 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
https://www.castlegreenhotel.co.uk/
Stonecross Manor Hotel
Approx. 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk from The Fellside Centre
https://www.everbrightgrouphotels.com/stonecross-manor-hotel
Kendal Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Approx. 10 minute drive or 25 minute cycle from The Fellside Centre
Kendal Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite
Approx. 15 minute drive from The Fellside Centre
https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/club-sites/england/lake-district/cumbria/kendal-club-campsite/
Sizergh Caravan and Camping
Approx. 15 minute drive from The Fellside Centre
https://www.sizerghfarm.co.uk/
Springwood Camping
Approx. 15 minute drive from The Fellside Centre
Best accessed by car, bicycle, or taxi.
http://www.springwoodcamping.com/
Taxis and getting around
Public Transport
There is a trainline to Kendal, from Oxenholme, which is on the mainline from London, Manchester etc. In the other direction, it stops at Staveley and Windermere if you are staying further into the Lakes.
There are also buses running between villages and towns.
Lots of info on public transport here: https://www.visitlakedistrict.com/explore/travel/getting-around-cumbria
You can usually find a taxi at a train station, if you want to book taxis in advance.
Try : https://www.lakesidetaxis.co.uk/
and https://www.bluestartaxis.net/
All terrain mobility scooter hire is available here: https://www.lakedistrictmobility.org/
Bike hire places:
Windermere: https://www.countrylaneslakedistrict.co.uk/
Wray Castle: https://www.brockhole.co.uk/activities/bike-hire/
Hiking & Biking nearby
If you’re staying a couple of days there are some lovely walks and bike rides nearby.
WalkLakes website has maps/routes for different abilities. The National Park Miles Without Stiles lists walks suitable for limited mobility walkers
The Kentmere Horseshoe: Starts in Kentmere village. The Kentmere Horseshoe, is a beaut 12 mile walk, taking in 8 Wainwrights. It’s sometimes called the Kentmere Round, and is one of the longest and most remote walks in the Lake District.
For shorter walks try Hugil Fell and Reston Scar. Only 3 miles with excellent views. www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_226.html
Windermere – Orrest Head. Only 15-20 minutes walk but a great view.
Ambleside to Loughrigg or park in Rydal and do a low level loop around Rydal Water to Grasmere and back.
For bigger walking adventures try the Fairfield Horseshoe. Approx. 6 hour walk starting in Ambleside with fantastic views www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_42.html
Langdale and Harrison Stickle is one of the highest of the Langdale Pikes www.wainwrightroutes.co.uk/harrisonstickle_r1.html
Coniston Old Man ww.walklakes.co.uk/walk_2.html is approx. a 4-5 hour walk.
For Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England, head up from Wasdale. www.walklakes.co.uk/walk_158.html
ViewRanger is a free mobile app for following off-road walks. You can download OS map overlays for a small cost.
Biking
Three Rivers mountain bike route in Staveley
Biking in Grizedale Forest, about 30 minutes drive or bus ride away