LakeHidden gem
Thirlmere
Wythburn, North West England
Long, wooded reservoir between Keswick and Grasmere, with quiet shore paths and Helvellyn behind.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Thirlmere is a reservoir that supplies Manchester and is lined with conifers and old woods. A shoreline path runs most of its length, with lay-bys and Forest car parks along the western road. It is quieter than Windermere and Ullswater and a good gentle lake walk.
Good to know
- Use the western road for parking and short walks
- Helvellyn paths start from the eastern side
- Best time
- Autumn colour
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Minor road along the west shore, pay and display lots
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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