Free things to do in Windermere
5 free-entry places in and around Windermere, Cumbria. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.
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WalkWindermere Lakeside Walk
Path from the town to the lake shore with steamer views — the walk is free; boat trips charge.
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Windermere Lakeside Walk
Path from the town to the lake shore with steamer views — the walk is free; boat trips charge.
Windermere Lakeside Walk
Windermere, Cumbria
Path from the town to the lake shore with steamer views — the walk is free; boat trips charge.
Town centre ~£2/hr
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
ViewpointMillerground & Jenkin Crag
Shore viewpoint with benches and lakeland views south towards Ambleside — free on the footpath.
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Millerground & Jenkin Crag
Shore viewpoint with benches and lakeland views south towards Ambleside — free on the footpath.
Millerground & Jenkin Crag
Windermere, Cumbria
Shore viewpoint with benches and lakeland views south towards Ambleside — free on the footpath.
Rayrigg Road lay-by
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
GardenHolehird Gardens
Horticultural society gardens on the hillside — free entry with donation box and wide Windermere views.
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Holehird Gardens
Horticultural society gardens on the hillside — free entry with donation box and wide Windermere views.
Holehird Gardens
Windermere, Cumbria
Horticultural society gardens on the hillside — free entry with donation box and wide Windermere views.
Holehird free car park
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
ViewpointOrrest Head
Short climb to the viewpoint where Wainwright first fell for the Lakes — 360° panorama, no fee.
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Orrest Head
Short climb to the viewpoint where Wainwright first fell for the Lakes — 360° panorama, no fee.
Orrest Head
Windermere, Cumbria
Short climb to the viewpoint where Wainwright first fell for the Lakes — 360° panorama, no fee.
Town centre ~£2/hr
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
ParkBrockhole Gardens (grounds)
National Park visitor centre gardens on the lake — grounds free to stroll; activities inside charge.
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Brockhole Gardens (grounds)
National Park visitor centre gardens on the lake — grounds free to stroll; activities inside charge.
Brockhole Gardens (grounds)
Windermere, Cumbria
National Park visitor centre gardens on the lake — grounds free to stroll; activities inside charge.
Brockhole car park ~£3
Parking price not checked yet — view parking nearby.
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