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Glenridding is
a scenic peaceful small Village at the
south side of Ullswater Lake, in the
Lake
District National Park in England,
about 12 miles southwest of the M6 at
Penrith.
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The Village is popular for the
Ullswater
Steamers that run between the Pier at
Glenridding and the Pier at Pooley
Bridge, 8 miles northeast. Map.
Donald Campbell broke the World Water
Speed Record on Ullswater Lake on the
23rd July 1955, in the Jet powered
Bluebird
K7. The Measured Mile, one run in
each direction, saw him set a new World
Record with an average speed of 202
mph.
Glenridding
Sailing Centre offers a wide range of
Boats and Canoes for Hire, Tuition is
also available, or you can take your own
Boat and use their Facilities for a Small
Fee.
St. Patrick's
Boat Landing has Self-Drive Motor
Boats, Self-Drive Fishing Boats, Rowing
Boats, and Mountain Bikes.
There are a number of popular Camping
Sites around Glenridding and Ullswater
Lake.
The area is popular with Hikers &
Walkers as there are Walks and Hikes from
Scenic Glens, to 3,000ft Mountains.
Many Hikers come here to do the
Helvellyn Hike
along the nerve testing Striding Edge.
Helvellyn at 3,116ft or 950m, is the
third highest Mountain in England.
There are a number of other
substantial peaks that can be taken on
the way out or back. There is also a
steadier and safer route to
Helvellyn.
The Walk out the Glen to Red Tarn
water, at the foot of Helvellyn, is
really popular, with amazing views up to
Striding Edge, Swirral Edge, and
Helvellyn.
The 2,155ft Place
Fell, across the Lake from
Glenridding Pier, is also a popular hike,
with great views over Glenridding.
Glenridding has 2 Hotels, both with
views over the Lake and welcome non
residents for Drinks and Meals. There are
also a few Cafe's about the Village, and
the The Travelers
Rest, a traditional Pub popular with
Hill Walkers. There are a number of other
Hotels in the countryside around
Glenridding.
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