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Less than a 20-minute drive from the M6 at the southernmost end of Windermere, Fell Foot near Newby Bridge is one of the few places where you can access England’s largest lake. This family-friendly park is perfect for gentle dog walks, picnics, paddling, boat hire and paddle-sports.
The outdoor play area offers space for younger children to have fun, there are balance bikes to borrow and a nature trail around the site, pick up a sheet from the welcome hut. Relax on the lawn for a summer picnic with impressive mountain views, or stroll along the paths to the meadows and pinetum – the park’s collection of specimen trees. Three restored Gothic boathouses along the lakeshore also shed light on the park’s history.
Dogs are welcome in every part of the park, apart from the children’s play area. With lakeside strolls, a splash in the water and a whole meadow to explore there's plenty of space. Please remember to keep your dog on a lead in the parkland, along the lakeshore paths and in the café.
Café
The Boathouse Café is open all year round, with a selection of light meals, sandwiches, snacks, traybakes, cakes and hot and cold drinks. The recently restored ice cream parlour is usually open weekends from Easter to September offering locally made ice cream and sorbets.
Parking & booking
Parking is free for National Trust members. There is a parking charge for non-members (£6 for up to 2 hours, £7.50 for up to 4 hours, £9 all day). Pay by cash at ticket machine. Card payments for parking can be taken by a member of the welcome team. Booking is not required.
Eating at Fell Foot
The Boathouse cafe offers a range of cakes, sandwiches and hot lunches. If you’d rather bring your own picnic, tables and benches can be found outside the café, or choose your own spot on the lawn, or bench along the lakeshore. Barbeques are not permitted at Fell Foot.
Water sports at Fell Foot
With easy access to the water, Fell Foot is ideal for paddle sports and boating. State-of-the-art changing facilities at the Active Base offer a comfortable place to dry off after a day on the water, with showers, lockers and underfloor heating. Day passes are available from just £2 and can be bought from the café. Take a look at Fell Foot’s water sports page (Watersports at Fell Foot │Lake District | National Trust) for information on equipment hire, launching your own equipment and guided activities.
Blue-green algae
Blue-green algae often blooms in Windermere and can be potentially fatal to dogs. For more information and to find out about current conditions head to the Lake District National Park's website. (https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/caringfor/policies/algae)
Fishing at Fell Foot
Fishing is not permitted from April – October. Outside of this period fishing is permitted if the person has all the relevant licenses. Care must be taken to avoid other lake users.
Nearby
During the summer hop on a Windermere Lake Cruises ferry from the jetty to see the other side of the lake where you can walk along the West Windermere Way.
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Park (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Friday | 09:00 | - 20:00 |
Saturday | 08:00 | - 20:00 |
Sunday | 09:00 | - 20:00 |
Boathouse Café (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:00 |
There is a parking charge for non-members (£6 for up to 2 hours, £7.50 for up to 4 hours, £9 all day).
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