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Things to see and do

The Rusland Pool is situated on the main thoroughfare A590 halfway between Newby Bridge and Ulverston, nestling amongst the panoramic views of the countryside at the mouth of the peninsular. Our name is taken from the nearby stream which rises in Grizedale Forest, between Lake Windermere and Coniston, which meanders the length of the Rusland Valley to join the River at Pool Foot

Walks

From the Rusland Pool Hotel you can explore some of the most breathtaking scenery that the Lake District has to offer, making it an absolute paradise for walkers. We have a selection of very local walks setting off directly from the Hotel, all on level ground, which are mapped out and ready for you to explore. For a taste of local history you can walk along the original tramlines along the side of the River and locate the original site of the Gunpowder factory at Lowood.

We can provide packed lunches, just ask at reception for details.

Ulverston itself, which is five minutes down the road, is a bustling market town, markets are there on Thursdays and Saturdays. Quaint little shops are in abundance offering a wonderful choice from the traditional to the quirky.

The Laurel and Hardy museum is well worth a visit in Ulverston, and if you feel energetic there is an exhilerating walk up Hoad Hill to see the Sir John Barrow monument at the top.

Bardsea beach is just a couple of minutes down the coast road towards Barrow.

The railway station links you to the South Lakes, or further afoot.

The South Lakes Animal Park, is approx 10mins away on the road to Barrow

Ulverston Torch lit parade September 17th 2011.

Ulverston Dickensian weekend 26th & 27th November 2011.

Coniston Lake power boat race records www.touristuk/nw/cumbria/.../watersports

Cartmel races,May,June, July, August 2011 www.cartmel-racecourse.co.uk

Festivals and Events 2011 www.southlakeland.gov.uk

Ulverston Music Festival June 3rd to June 11th 2011 www.ulverstonmusicfestival.co.uk

Cumbria Karting gocumbriakarting.co.uk

Ulverston Brewery www.ulverstonbrewingcompany.co.uk

Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway

Just half a mile up the road is the world famous Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, ideal for family trips on the stream trains and with ample parking for visitors.

Lakeside cruises can take you on a boat ride leading to a trip to Beatrix Potter's house, Hill Top at Sawrey. Cruises around the Lake run all day and are a wonderfully relaxing way to take in the staggeringly beautiful scenery. You can take a "Freedom of the Lake" trip, enabling you to cruise around all day, getting on and off at your leisure and taking advantage of the Island trips, or join a cruise at Lakeside and go to Bowness and onto Ambleside and return. You can disembark at Bowness and visit this beautiful Victorian town.

Then rejoin the cruise back to Lakeside, where steam train will bring you back to within half a mile of The Rusland Pool.

Lakeside Cruises

Take a trip on the Teal the Swan or the Tern and enjoy a leisurely cruise around Windermere Lake. The round trip takes three hours or you can disembark at Bowness and visit the multitude of shops, cafes and restaurants in this bustling little Victorian town. You will find the Beatrix Potter Museum in the Town Center, and at the side of the Lake there are canoes and rowing boats available for hire along with self drive motor boats. There are also Motor launches that can take you on an Island trip, or to the car ferry where you can take a bus up to HillTop, Beatrix Potter's House at Sawrey, or back to Lakeside.

The Motor Museum

Very close by in Haverthwaite the Motor Museum is now open and offers a very interesting day out with a wide variety of Vintage and Classic cars and Motor bikes

Fell Foot Park

The views of Lake Windermere from the park, and Gummers How and the surrounding mountain range are breathtaking. The Victorian lawns and gardens sweep away to picnic areas and lakeshore. There is ample parking, boat hire, lovely walks along the Lakeside,and it is safe to swim or paddle in designated areas.

Enjoy the boat trip from Lakeside across to Fellfoot, it takes ten minutes, you can park at Lakeside, or catch a Steam Train to Lakeside from Haverthwaite station.

Holker Hall

One of the best loved Stately homes in Britain this rose coloured neo Elizabethan mansion is magnificently situated only a short distance from Grange-over-Sands and Morecombe Bay. Holker Hall is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into Parkland framed by the Lakeland Hills. The gardens themselves are spectacular and large numbers of deer can be seen grazing in the rambling meadows

Duckies Farm Park.

Visitors to the Farm have close contact with a large variety of animals in a safe environment and learn about farming methods.Children can play in a large soft play area, and there is also a picnic area.

Hot Air Balloon Rides

This fabulous ride with spectacular aerial views of the Lakes and Morecombe bay takes of from close to the Rusland Pool hotel. Flights can be arranged www.virginballoonflight.co.uk

Buddhist Temple, Manjushri Center, Conishead Priory, Ulverston.

This meditation center offers weekend retreats and meditation courses, and the beautiful Historic House and gardens are well worth exploring.

Muncaster Gardens and owl centre

Muncaster Castle, in Ravenglass, is well known for its Owl Centre and is the Headquarters of the World Owl Trust. One of the largest collections of thrilling and mysterious birds associated with the night is located here.

For the more Adventurous

Approximately five miles from the Rusland Pool, at Grizedale Forest, there is a Go-Ape course, where you can attempt a tree top adventure zip wire course, plus a variety of cycling tracks through the Woodland.

At Walney Island, near Barrow, approx 12miles from the Rusland Pool there are various watersports activities such as Kite Surfing.

At Whitewater and Lakeside, which is five minutes down the road from the Rusland Pool, activities from canoeing to yachting can be arranged.

There is also a Hot Air Balloon ride available locally departing from nearby to the Rusland Pool

Also within the National Park area, there are a number of outdoor pursuits such as Pony Trekking, climbing, rock wall courses and quad biking.

There is a new Go- Karting Center in Barrow where you can enjoy the thrill of speed on an indoor race track.

Conniston Lake wind surfing, canoing

Water skiing www.touristnetuk.com/nw/cumbria/.../watersports