Discover South Lakeland

All towns and villages in South Lakeland benefit from beautiful settings but each has its own individual character.  Kendal, the largest town in the area, has so much to see and do.  There are fantastic annual events, cultural and historical places to visit, a range of places to eat and great shopping at individual speciality shops and top high-street names.  To the south of Kendal, you’ll find the busy little market town of Milnthorpe.  Nestled at the Southern tip of the district is the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Arnside is located on the edge of the Kent Estuary with beautiful panoramic views towards the Lakeland fells. 

In the central lakes are the small towns and villages of Coniston, Hawkshead, Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere set in the heart of the Lake District National Park and surrounded by breathtaking mountainous landscape.  The Langdale Valley is home to possibly one of the most well-known and well-walked mountain ranges in England. The stunning scenery in the South Lakes has inspired literary greats such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter and today acts as on outdoor playground for walkers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts.

To the east of the motorway lies an area of undiscovered beauty, historic buildings, attractive market towns and unusual events.  The settlements of Sedbergh, Dent and Kirkby Lonsdale are all within the county of Cumbria but stretch into the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lune Valley.

To the west are the Lake District Peninsulas.  Here you will find Ulverston, a unique market town with friendly shops, original cobbled streets and a renowned programme of events.  On the coast of Morecambe Bay is the classic Edwardian resort of Grange-over-Sands, a little town with the charm of a bygone age.  Special villages include Broughton-in-Furness, Flookburgh, Cark and Cartmel.

Away from the main towns and lakes are hidden valleys, such as the picturesque Lyth Valley, a popular damson-growing area with some fine country pubs perfect for sampling the local damson beer.  Or the dramatic Langdale Valley with craggy pikes and hidden tarns, a well-known haunt for walkers and rock climbers.

The area caters for a wide range of culinary tastes - exquisite à la carte menus in country house hotels and exclusive restaurants, hearty English pub food featuring local produce, international cuisine, family menus and traditional afternoon teas.