Glenridding

Glenridding is a village at the southern end of Ullswater, in the English Lake District. The village is popular with mountain walkers who can scale England's third-highest mountain, Helvellyn, and many other challenging peaks from there.

The A592 runs through the village. It runs north towards J40 of the M6. It runs south, over Kirkstone Pass, to Windermere.

508 runs between Penrith & Windermere. [1]

Nearest train station is Penrith.

• Ullswater Steamers, The Pier Hoyse, ☏ +44 17684 82229. A boat company that provides leisure trips year-round on Ullswater to connect with famous walking routes. It operates five diesel-powered vessels between four locations on the lake. The oldest boat in its fleet was launched in 1877. One-way and return fares: adult £10/15, child 3-7 £6-9, family rates available. (updated Dec 2023)
• On Easter Monday, a duck race is organised by the local mountain rescue team to raise funds.
• In September the Helvellyn Triathlon is held at Jenkins' Field by the shores of Ullswater, one of the toughest triathlon in the UK.
• Tall Bloke Adventures Ullswater Kayaking Tours. Explore the bays and beaches of the southern end of the lake, while paddling along enjoying the beautiful scenery of the surrounding fells and the lake itself. Double kayaks used to maximise stability and comfort. Always small group sizes.

• 54.54402-2.950631 Fellbites Cafe. Wed-Sun 10AM-4PM. Small cafe with mains from £10.  (updated Sep 2026)

• 54.54704-2.94931 Glenridding Manor House, ☏ +44 17684 82874, stay@glenriddinghouse.com. A 5 room country house bed and breakfast in a heritage building where Charles Darwin stayed with members of his family for a five-week holiday in 1881. from £225.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 54.54408-2.955712 Traveller's Rest. 16th century coaching inn with 10 bedrooms and pub (mains from £17). from £75.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 54.54534-2.948663 Inn on the Lake. 44 room hotel in 15 acres of grounds next the lake. Eat in the Orangery (mains from £20) or the more formal Lake View Restaurant (mains from £30). from £184.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 54.54354-2.948714 Ullswater Inn. 56 room hotel, with pub meals (mains from £16). from £85.  (updated Sep 2026)