Things to do near Thornleigh

Walks

• Orrest Head

  A short, steep climb from Windermere village. Views over the lake and the fells. Website

  2.5 km
  uphill

• Brant Fell

  A small fell above Bowness with views down Windermere.

  2.1 km
  uphill

• Queen Adelaide's Hill

  Open National Trust land on the lake shore north of Bowness. Website

  2.5 km
  about 30 min

On the lake

• Windermere Lake Cruises

  Lake cruises leave from Bowness Pier. Website

  1.5 km
  about 20 min

• Boat hire at Bowness Bay

  Self-drive boats on the lake from Bowness Bay. Website

  1.8 km
  about 20 min

• Cockshott Point

  A grassy point on the lake shore, just south of Bowness Bay.

  2.4 km
  about 30 min

Indoors

• The World of Beatrix Potter

  The Beatrix Potter attraction in Bowness. Website

  1.0 km
  about 10 min

• Windermere Jetty Museum

  A museum of the lake's boats, on the shore north of Bowness. Website

  3.1 km
  about 35 min

• Blackwell

  An Arts and Crafts house above the lake, south of Bowness. Website

  3.8 km
  about 45 min

Further away

• Brockhole on Windermere

  The Lake District visitor centre, with gardens on the lake shore. Website

  7.3 km
  by car or bus

Distances from OpenStreetMap walking routes; places checked on Google Maps in November 2026. Check opening times and prices on each website before you go.

See also places to eat.