Lake District - Towns and Villages Bowness on Windermere
There's
plenty of towns and villages dotted all over the Lake District,
all are well within driving distance of each other, offering splendid
scenery and views of lakeland fells, mountains, lakes, rivers and
tarns. Many of which have excellent accommodation available wether
you are an avid walker/hiker or just here to see the beautiful scenerey,
for mountain bikers many of them offer safe storage for your bikes.
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Bowness on Windermere
Description: Bowness-on-Windermere, the largest
town in the Lake District National Park, is a vibrant and booming holiday town. Situated on the
shores of Lake Windermere, it has breathtaking views over the lake and up to the mountains. This
lively town has a range of shops, eating and drinking establishments, as well as a few
outstanding cultural and historical attractions.
Bowness’ main attractions include the
Church of St. Martins dating back to the 15th century, Steamboat Museum, and The World of Beatrix
Potter Attraction. The town’s ferry terminal provides easy access to the delightful village of
Hawkshead. Sail and steamboats provide regular sightseeing trips up and down the lake.
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