Ditch the car, see the Lakes by bike! Ullswater eBikes offer a sustainable and adventurous way to explore the stunning Lake District hills and valleys that surround Ullswater. Advance booking is recommended, and they’ll even deliver your bike here to Dockray.
Tel: 07919 892139
Horse riding in Matterdale, just 2 miles from Dockray. Rookin House activity centre offers a wide variety of activities including Horse Riding Lessons, Pony Trekking, Quad Biking, Archery, Air Rifles, Clay Pigeon Shooting and more.
The cruises from Ullswater ‘Steamers’ connect to some of the most famous and iconic walks in the Lake District National Park, with views of Wordsworth’s daffodils on the west shore in spring.
Ullswater ‘Steamers’ not only provide scenic lake cruises but also ferry visitors across the lake to connect with famous walking routes. They help people to enjoy and access some of the most popular walks in the Lake District, including the Ullswater Way.
Walkers can take advantage of the excellent facilities on board including both open and covered upper deck seating areas, downstairs saloons, licensed bars, and toilets. There are also facilities located at the pier houses, including free Wi-Fi.
Of the many treasures waiting to be discovered in the English Lake District, Lowther Castle is a particular gem. Built at the turn of the 19th century on the site of two previous houses, the castle was a grand affair boasting a room for every day of the year. Its gardens were the envy of the north.
But in 1957 the castle was demolished. Just the façade and outer walls remained standing and for over half a century, the place was empty – home only to chickens, pigs and the odd bat. The gardens were lost to wilderness.
Today Lowther Castle is one of the most intriguing visitor attractions in the country. Dramatic ruins, gardens within gardens, an adventure playground to rival the best in the land.
Practical info
Getting There: Ullswater Bus service from the Royal. Approx 20 minutes drive by car.
Website: https://lowthercastle.org
Phone: 01931 712192
Ullswater – the second largest lake in England surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, just a mile from Dockray. Explore Ullswater on foot, by boat on the Ullswater Steamer, by bike, or by bus – there are a wealth of options for exploring this beautiful lake and valley. The villages at either end of the Lake, Pooley Bridge and Glenridding are scenic tourist hot spots with small shops and cafes.
The Ullswater bus service provides car-free transport from Dockray along the northern shore of Ullswater, connecting Dockray to Glenridding, Pooley Bridge and further to Penrith and Keswick.
Our charity beer festival weekend 19/20 June – music, adventure & community spirit
