Roman How - Things To Do

Things To Do

The Lake District offers a huge range of things to do, either energetic or relaxed, whatever the weather. Please follow the links below for more information.

Walks from the house

Whether you want a gentle stroll with fantastic views of the Lake or a more challenging and exhilarating expedition; all are accessible from the front door of the house!

Gentle strolls

Lickbarrow Hill
School Knott
Brant Fell
Orrest Head

More challenging hikes

High Street
Kentmere
Claife Heights – accessible by bike

Walks further afield

Roman How is an ideal base for walking in any part of the Lake District, but the following are all within about 45 minutes drive of the house:

Fairfield Horseshoe
The Langdales
Crinkle Crags and Bowfell
Helvellyn
Coniston Old Man
Grasmere Fells
Tarn Hows

For excellent guides to walking in the Lake District, including descriptions of classic routes, see www.where2walk.co.uk and www.lakedistrictwalks.com.

Outdoor activities

Windermere Lake Cruises
Coniston Gondola
Watersports
Golf courses
Grizedale Forest (including Go Ape!)
cycling - lots of possibilities to suit all ages and abilities; some information in house but see especially
www.golakes.co.uk/adventure-capiital/cycling-lake-district.aspx

...and of course you can't beat browsing round the excellent outdoor clothing and equipment shops in Ambleside and Bowness!

A selection of the best - and more unusual - shopping in the southern Lake District:

Places to eat These are some of our favourite places (in no particular order) within easy driving distance of Roman How for coffee and cake or maybe something a bit more substantial!

...and Bowness offers a wide range of pubs and restaurants within walking distance of the house.