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Things to see in Grasmere (United Kingdom): 161 places and when to go
Grasmere is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 161 places in and around it, mainly Nature (132), Mountains (129), History (12). The best known are Lake District, Scafell Pike and Helvellyn. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.4573, -3.0233
- Places
- 161 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (132) · Mountains (129) · History (12) · Hiking (9) · Museums and art (7) · Temples (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 133 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Scafell Pike, at 978 m.
What to see in Grasmere
The places in and around Grasmere, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lake DistrictMountainous region in North West England, UK4.5 km
- Scafell PikeHighest mountain in England12 km
- HelvellynMountain in the English Lake District7.8 km
- Hardknott Roman FortArcheological site in Cumbria, England, UK13 km
- ScafellNature · Mountains13 km
- FairfieldFell in the English Lake District4.9 km
- Hill Top, CumbriaWriter's house museum in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England, UK12 km
- GlaramaraMountain in United Kingdom9.7 km
- Great GableMountain in the United Kingdom13 km
- High RaiseMountain in the Central Fells of the Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom6.1 km
- BowfellMountain in the United Kingdom9.3 km
- Dove CottageHouse museum in Grasmere, Cumbria, United Kingdom555 m
- Dove CragMountain in United Kingdom4.8 km
- Esk PikeNature · Mountains10 km
- Great EndMountain in the Scafell chain, in the English Lake District11 km
- Harter FellMountain in Eskdale, Cumberland, Cumbria, England14 km
- Silver HowMountain in United Kingdom1.5 km
- Stony Cove PikeMountain in the United Kingdom8.4 km
- Brim FellMountain in United Kingdom11 km
- Dow CragMountain in United Kingdom12 km
- FroswickMountain in United Kingdom9.8 km
- Ambleside Roman FortRoman fort near Ambleside, Cumbria, United Kingdom5.3 km
- Great DoddMountain in the Lake District, Cumbria, United Kingdom13 km
- Great RiggMountain in United Kingdom3.6 km
And the other 137, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Grey Friar, Harrison Stickle, Ill Bell, Kirk Fell, Old Man of Coniston, Place Fell, Yoke, Blea Rigg, Branstree, Dale Head, Glenridding Dodd, Hart Crag, Helm Crag, High Pike, Kidsty Pike, Lingmell, Lingmoor Fell, Mardale Ill Bell, Orrest Head, Pike o' Blisco, Pike of Stickle, Red Screes, Seat Sandal, Slight Side, Stybarrow Dodd, Swirl How, Ullscarf, Wansfell, Allen Crags, Angletarn Pikes, Armboth Fell, Arnison Crag, Base Brown, Beda Fell, Birkhouse Moor, Birks, Bleaberry Fell, Brandreth, Broad Crag, Brock Crags, Brown Pike, Buck Pike, Calf Crag, Castle Crag, Cold Pike, Dollywaggon Pike, Fleetwith Pike, Gibson Knott, Grange Fell, Gray Crag, Great Carrs, Great Crag, Great How, Green Gable, Grey Knotts, Hart Side, Hartsop above How, Hartsop Dodd, Heron Pike, High Hartsop Dodd, Holehird Gardens, Holme Fell, Kentmere Pike, Lodore Falls, Seathwaite Fell, Sheffield Pike, Shipman Knotts, Troutbeck Tongue, Wetherlam, Rosthwaite Fell, Bowder Stone, Catstye Cam, Hard Knott, High Rigg, High Spy, High Tove, Ill Crag, Little Hart Crag, Loft Crag, Loughrigg Fell, Low Pike, Maiden Moor, Middle Dodd, Nab Scar, Nethermost Pike, Pavey Ark, Seathwaite, Cumberland, Rampsgill Head, Raven Crag, Rossett Pike, Sallows, Sergeant Man, Sergeant's Crag, St Sunday Crag, Stagshaw Garden, Steel Fell, Stone Arthur, The Knott, The Nab, Thornthwaite Crag, Thunacar Knott, Watson's Dodd, White Side, Eagle Crag, Greenside Mine, Latterbarrow, Little Stand, Raise, Rest Dodd, Sour Howes, White Maiden, Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve
- History: Langdale axe industry, Wray Castle, Allan Bank, Townend, Wythburn Church, Esthwaite Lodge
- Temples: St Olaf's Church, Wasdale, St Oswald's Church, Grasmere, St Michael and All Angels Church, Hawkshead
- Museums and art: Armitt Library, Ruskin Museum, Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum, Windermere Jetty: Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, Brantwood, Hawkshead Grammar School
- Mountains: Bishop's Scale Hut, Great Langdale Bunkhouse, Low House, Noran Bank Farm Bunkhouse, Rookin House Camping Barn
- Hiking: Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap), Cumbria Way, Dubs Hut, Warnscale Head
- Food and drink: Coniston Brewing Co Ltd
When to go to Grasmere
The best time to visit Grasmere is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:36
- FebPossible9:26
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:47
- MayBest time15:47
- JunBest time16:57
- JulBest time16:28
- AugBest time14:41
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:07
- DecPossible7:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 03. In April, 161 of the 161 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Grasmere
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lakeside51 places20 km
- Penrith42 places29 km
- Cockermouth79 places32 km
- Haverigg32 places33 km
- Sedbergh41 places34 km
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Grasmere?
The best known: Lake District, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Hardknott Roman Fort, Scafell. In all, 161 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Grasmere?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 03.
How do you get to Grasmere?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 133 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Grasmere as the destination and these 161 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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