Styhead Tarn log cabin is perfectly placed near Skelwith Bridge in the heart of the Lake District. Set in the beautiful location of Neaum Crag, Langdale Valley... there are loads of thing to do nearby!
Surrounding area in Langdale
There is so much to do in the area throughout the year that it would be impossible to describe it all.
Walking, both from the doorstep and from a few miles further afield is superb, with beautiful countryside and ever-changing views all around.
There are opportunities for sailing, water sports, fishing and climbing locally, numerous excellent pubs and eateries, a superb range of shops and retail outlets in the area and many tourist attractions of all types – in short, something for all ages and interests, whatever the season.
Local attractions close by
Here are a selection of helpful ideas for things to see and do in the local area:
- Walking to Ambleside over the fells (about 2 miles of relatively easy walking) and getting a taxi back if necessary (approximately £8.50 for a car load)
- Walking to the superb Britannia Inn at Elterwater on an easy path through the picturesque lake
- Walking to Loughrigg Tarn (which can be seen just minutes away) and if desired onto Loughrigg Fell and Loughrigg Terrace with its stunning views and down to the bustling village of Grasmere with its shops, tea rooms and pubs, etc..
- The pub quiz (and the shoulders of lamb) at Wainwrights Inn at Chapel Site just a couple of miles away.
- Slowly cruising around Coniston Water on a little motor boat.
- Climbing Scafell Pikes from the end of Langdale, preferably on a pleasant day and reaching the highest point in England! (Langdale Pikes, Coniston Old Man and Helvellyn are all only a stones throw away)
Pubs and restaurants near to Styhead Tarn
Pubs
All the following pubs serve food:
- Britannia Inn, Elterwater
- Wainwrights Inn, Chapel Site
- Three Shires Inn, Little Langdale
- Drunken Duck Inn, Hawkshead
- New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale
- Stickle Barn Inn, Langdale
- Talbot Bar, Skelwith Bridge
- Mortal Man Inn, Troutbec
- Watermill Inn at Watermill Inn & Brewery, Ings, Windermere
Restaurants
Here are a selection of local restaurants:
- Chester’s Restaurant, Skelwith Bridge
- Lucy’s on a Plate Restaurant, Ambleside
- Miller Howe Hotel, Windermere
- The Hideaway at Windermere
- For a range of other restaurants in Ambleside, please visit Amblesideonline or Google Ambleside Restaurants.
General interest
Looking for something to see or do? Try these:
- Touchstone Interiors, Skelwith
- Judy Boyes Art Gallery
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Langdale Country Club, Elterwater
- Low Wood Leisure Club, Windermere
- Hayes Garden Centre, Ambleside
Historical Attractions
Looking for something with a little more culture? Try these:
- Dove Cottage, Grasmere (Home of William Wordsworth)
- Hill Top, Near Sawrey (Home of Beatrix Potter)
- Brantwood, Coniston (Home of John Ruskin)
- Rydal Mount, Rydal
- Stagshaw Gardens, Ambleside
- Sizergh Castle, Near Kendal
Family Attractions
Or perhaps you need something to keep the little ones amused? What about these:
- Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway
- Aquarium of the Lakes, Newby Bridge
- Holker Hall (with Motor Museum), Cartmel
- Rheged Discovery Centre, Near Penrith
- World of Beatrix Potter, Windermere
- Steamer Trips on Windermere and Coniston Lakes
- Osprey Viewing Platform, Bassenthwaite
- Zeffirellis Cinema, Ambleside
- Theatre By The Lake, Keswick
- Tarn Hows, Near Hawkshead
- Grizedale Forest Park, Grizedale
- Skelwith Force Waterfall, Skelwith Bridge
- Walby Farm Park, Crosby – On –Eden
- RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Carnforth