Hawkshead and Claife, National Trust property in Cumbria, England
The Claife Station features ruins of a residence situated above Lake Windermere, with each room containing different colored glass representing seasonal changes.
The Hawkshead Grammar School, established in 1585, educated notable figures including the poet William Wordsworth and remained operational until 1909.
The Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead displays original drawings and illustrations that the author created while residing in the Lake District.
The village center maintains a car-free environment, with designated parking areas available on the outskirts for visitors arriving by vehicle.
The National Trust manages four miles of public lakeside access along Windermere, connecting walking paths through the Claife Woodlands.
GPS coordinates: 54.35100,-2.94230
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:43
Cumbria features medieval churches, watermills, prehistoric stone circles and Roman ruins. The region houses historic mansions like Sizergh Castle and Hutton in the Forest. Nature enthusiasts can explore limestone formations, waterfalls and Ennerdale Lake. Literature fans can visit William Wordsworth's birthplace and residence.
Hill Top Farm
1.8 km
Belle Isle
1.1 km
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
1.5 km
Storrs Hall
1.4 km
St Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere
2 km
Claife Heights
2 km
Windermere Way
494 m
Church of St Peter
1 km
Storrs Temple
1.4 km
Stags Head Inn
2 km
Belsfield Hotel
1.8 km
Tower Bank Arms And Public House
1.8 km
The Spinney
2 km
Bellman Ground
1.7 km
Tower Bank House
1.9 km
Belle Isle House
1.1 km
Rectory (st Martin's)
1.3 km
Cunsey Mill
1.9 km
Buckle Yeat And Attached Outbuildings
1.8 km
Gate To South Of Hill Top
1.8 km
Pepper Yeat Fold
1 km
Old Belfield
1.5 km
High Greengate And Cottage
1.8 km
Spout House
1 km
The Station
16 m
White House
1.5 km
Sawrey Fold Farmhouse
1 km
Low Greengate House And Cottage, And Hoopers Cottage
1.8 kmReviews
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