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Fell Foot

Walking paths at Fell Foot in Newby Bridge, Lake District
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National Trust - Fell Foot, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NN
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Park and lakeshore

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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Opening Times

Park (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday09:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday09:00 - 20:00
Boathouse Café (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday09:30 - 17:00

Guide Prices

There is a parking charge for non-members (£6 for up to 2 hours, £7.50 for up to 4 hours, £9 all day).

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Changing Places
  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets
  • Wheelchairs available - All terrain wheelchair available to hire.

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for groups

Parking

  • Free Parking - Free parking for National Trust members
  • Parking with charge - Pay and display

Property Facilities

  • Public toilets

Site Features

  • National Trust Property
  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups - Groups can be accommodated with prior booking directly with the team via fellfoot@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Access Information

Attractions Self Assessment

Accessibility NotesMountain trike wheelchair available for hire free of charge. Playground includes accessible equipment. Grounds are partly accessible, grass and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, undulating terrain.

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

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      Road Directions

      On the A592, one mile from Newby Bridge Parking: charges apply, except to National Trust members Most of the paths are wheelchair accessible. Mainly gravel paths.Limited coach parking in lay-by outside park entrance. Dogs on leads welcome.

      Public Transport Directions

      Nearest station: Grange Over Sands 6 miles. Windermere 8 miles

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