Local Folk
(our favourite local eateries, shops and activities)
The Horse and Farrier Dacre
Set in the picturesque Lake District village of Dacre, near Ullswater, this pub has stood since the 18th century providing refreshments to the weary traveller. In its latest iteration we are providing traditional, home made pub food using locally sourced produce.
Its our favourite local pub for drinks and/or food.
https://www.horseandfarrierdacre.com/
Ullswater Wake and Surf
Basecamp North Lakes - Farmshop & Kitchen
A gateway to the Northern Lake District, delicious in house baking and championing sustainability, low food miles and innovative rural enterprise.
Home to world famous Alpacaly Ever After’s award winning Social Enterprise and their herd of over 200 alpacas & llamas!
The best breakfast and really good for picking up provisions.
https://basecampnorthlakes.co.uk/
Ullswater Wake & Surf was founded by Dale in 2019.
With a passion for wakeboarding he decided to pursue his dream of life on the water by qualifying as a British Waterski & Wakeboard UKCC Level 2 Coach and BWSW Ski Boat Driver. They now offer wake surfing, paddleboarding, boat charter, kayaks, rowing boats, archery and axe throwing. Based at Waterside House, Pooley Bridge.
Really good for family activities we frequently paddle board over there.
https://wakeandsurf.co.uk/
Chesnut House Pooley Bridge
Chestnut House is a two-story independent grocery shop and off licence set in the heart of Pooley Bridge It’s a gem of a shop with a passion for locally sourced produce and a reputation for stocking the largest wall of gin in the North West.
An amazing shop and mini supermarket we frequently buy the tasty offering.
https://chestnuthouseonline.co.uk/
Threlkeld to Keswick Walk
The Threlkeld to Keswick trail re-opened on Saturday 5 December 2020, on the fifth anniversary of Storm Desmond. The trail has now been strengthened and made more resilient to future flooding. Two bridges have been replaced and Rawsome's bridge has been repaired. There are panels along the length of the trail with information about local nature and wildlife, the history of the railway and the bobbin mill and the impact of Storm Desmond to the trail and local area. The former board walk has been replaced by a tunnel.
Great walk for all abilities especially with kids on bikes and scooters
https://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/walking-routes/keswick-to-threlkeld-railway-path