We stayed in glenridding in Tonkin cottage, beautiful location as ulleswater is right there, the lake is clean and offers lots of surrounding walks of different abilities including halvelyn where there is a start from the village. There are steamer trips along the lake to Pooley bridge or other stops along the way. The scenery is stunning and is fairly quiet, worth a visit

There’s something magical about Ullswater. Maybe it’s because it isn’t on the main road through the lakes so doesn’t attract as many day visitors but the road can get busy particularly at weekends and during school holidays. There’s so much to do…sail around the lake on one of the famous launches…you can break your journey at various places like Howtown or Aira Force. It’s now possible to walk around the lake even though that would take some time! It’s worth visiting Glenridding and of course, if the high fells attract, then you can tackle Helvellyn! If you follow the road from Pooley Bridge, you drive more or less by the side of the lake. There are parking places along the route with Glencoyne Bay well worth stopping for a short while before but take care crossing the road as some drivers think it’s part of a F1 circuit! The views of the lake, at any time of the year, really are breathtaking. Highly recommended.

Enjoyed a fantastic walk up Arthur's Pike from Pooley Bridge. Parked in the massive carpark next to the Sun Inn Pub £4 all day. Only saw the pizza van based onsite 4-8pm as we were leaving would definitely like to try they next time. Absolutely super walk, it was wet and boggy in places but we were prepared. The views from the top are stunning you could see for miles, can't wait to return again it's so lovely. Would definitely recommend going.