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Aira Force and Gowbarrow

Penrith

A 65-foot waterfall and woodland trails above Ullswater in the Lake District, with Gowbarrow Park and lakeshore access at Aira Green and Glencoyne Bay. Managed by the National Trust.

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Where to stay

  • Pooley BridgeLakeside village at the foot of Ullswater, about 15 minutes away
  • GlenriddingLakeside village with many guest houses, about 15 minutes away
  • PatterdaleQuiet valley village, about 20 minutes away
  • PenrithMarket town with hotels, about 25 minutes away
  • KeswickLarger Lakeland town, about 35 minutes away

Getting there

  • Penrith is the nearest station, about 10 miles away
  • Stagecoach 508 runs from Penrith, about 30 minutes; the 509 runs at weekends from Keswick to Penrith and stops at Park Brow
  • Ullswater Steamers run from Glenridding to Aira Force
  • Main car park £10 all day (£8.50 for 4 hours); free for National Trust members who register. Reach it from M6 Junction 40 or the A66
TipThe countryside is steep and rugged, the waterfall is not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair, and dogs must stay on leads. Sat nav may not lead to the car park, so follow the Aira Force signs.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Aira Force and Gowbarrow?

Pooley Bridge: Lakeside village at the foot of Ullswater, about 15 minutes away. Glenridding: Lakeside village with many guest houses, about 15 minutes away. Patterdale: Quiet valley village, about 20 minutes away. Penrith: Market town with hotels, about 25 minutes away. Keswick: Larger Lakeland town, about 35 minutes away.

How do I get to Aira Force and Gowbarrow?

Penrith is the nearest station, about 10 miles away. Stagecoach 508 runs from Penrith, about 30 minutes; the 509 runs at weekends from Keswick to Penrith and stops at Park Brow. Ullswater Steamers run from Glenridding to Aira Force. Main car park £10 all day (£8.50 for 4 hours); free for National Trust members who register. Reach it from M6 Junction 40 or the A66.

Any tips for visiting Aira Force and Gowbarrow?

The countryside is steep and rugged, the waterfall is not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair, and dogs must stay on leads. Sat nav may not lead to the car park, so follow the Aira Force signs.

Which airport is closest to Aira Force and Gowbarrow?

The nearest airport on this site is Newcastle International Airport, about 58 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.