Hawkshead Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Hawkshead

Red Lion Inn
Room was average for the price paid but overall looked tired. Very old pub and traditional rooms but that’s no reason to ignore mould and damage to the bathroom and paint flaking off the walls. Light fitting was hanging off by exposed wires. In the evenings the pub downstairs is busy with a lot of ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ...
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2024

Lakes Hotel and Spa
its our 3rd time staying here, we have enjoyed it each time (First time there was a power cut! however even still we enjoyed our stayed) Great location, Great Hotel, Great Staff, Great Facilities
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Amazing, the photos do not do it justice, lovely cosy cottage a home from home and fully equipped. Great location, short walk to village incl pubs and chippy, also access to walks (which pass through livestick fields so dogs on leads). Grizedale forest was a short drive away with really good (long ...
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2024

Pine Lake Resort
Lodge was nice, though disappointed to not get much of a lake view. It was mostly clean however floor was not, with debris and crumbs left and sweets under the raised sofa. The sofa itself was rock hard and not very comfortable. The bed was also quite hard but ithe main bed was huge in size. We had ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Kotel Windermere
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
You can learn about the history of Grasmere with a stop at Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rydal Mount
Find out about the history of Rydal with a stop at Rydal Mount. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ambleside Pier
Explore the waterfront in Waterhead with a trip to Ambleside Pier. Visit the spas and lively bars in this walkable area.

Dove Cottage
Find out about the history of Grasmere when you spend time at Dove Cottage. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Rydal Water
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rydal Water during your travels in Lakes.

Church of St Mary
After visiting Church of St Mary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hawkshead. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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- Grizedale Forest
- Beatrix Potter Gallery
- Church of St Mary
- Hawkshead Grammar School
- Lake Windermere
- Lodore Falls
- World of Beatrix Potter
- Coniston Water
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water
- Bowness Pier
- Old Man of Coniston
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Hill Top Farm
- Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
- Honister Slate Mine
- Muncaster Castle
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- The Enchanted Chocolate Mine




