Newcastle International Airport 1 hr 37
Larch Cottage Nurseries (10 min) Lowther Castle & Gardens (15 min)
Imposing castle ruins, its gardens, cafe and shop, home to the Earls of Lonsdale in medieval times. Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (20 min)
This 14th-century country house features large gardens and hosts an annual marmalade festival. National Trust - Acorn Bank (12 min)
Historic attraction known for its expansive landscaped gardens & charming watermill. Brougham Castle (13 min)
13th-century riverside castle with passages and spiral staircases to explore, plus valley views. Cauldron Snout (1 hr 4)
Waterfall, reservoir, and river Shap Abbey (22 min) Whinfell Forest (12 min)
This small, ancient forest features a large holiday village & a red squirrel reserve. Great Dun Fell (44 min)
Cycling, climbing, and mountain Lakeland Bird Of Prey Centre (14 min) Penrith Castle (18 min)
Ruins of a massive castle once occupied by Richard III, set on a grassy meadow ideal for picnics. Long Meg and her Daughters (25 min)
Eulogized by the poet William Wordsworth, this circle nof 69 stones dates to around 1500 BC. Haweswater Reservoir (37 min)
Remote & tranquil reservoir surrounded by walking paths with informational signs. Cow Green Reservoir (59 min)
Reservoir and river | 
