The Herdwick Inn is extremely fortunate to be in a wonderful quiet location in the North Lakes of Cumbria, in close proximity by magnificent Lakeland Fells and beautiful Lake District scenery. There is so much to do here no matter what your interests are.

Whether it is walking, boating, climbing, horse riding, paragliding or mountain biking, there is something for everyone in the area.

The walking around this part of the Lake District National Park is second to none. Blencathra, Helvellyn, and the Northern Fells of Caldbeck are all in close proximity. For the less energetic, there are lovely walks around the shore of Ullswater and along the River Eden, as well as lower, easier peaks such as Gowbarrow Fell, Souther Fell and Great Mell Fell.

The Ullswater Steamers are a great way to take in the beauty and splendour of the High Street and Helvellyn fell ranges, as well as the Lake itself - pickups at Pooley Bridge, Glenridding and Howtown.

Aira Force, one of the highest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Lake District, is only a few minutes drive away, close to the shore of Ullswater.

The gentle, rolling scenery of the Eden Valley, with the North Pennines in the distance is a great place for more gentle walking and cycling.

If you prefer a more relaxed pace, the north Lakeland towns and villages provide countless places to explore and you will never be far away from places to eat and drink. The market towns of Keswick and Penrith are only a short drive away and the historic border city of Carlisle with its Castle, Cathedral and Tullie House Museum, approximately 25 minutes away.

There are many footpaths leading out of the village so you can leave you car behind, and for those on two wheels, the two long distance cycle routes nearby, namely the C2C (Coast to Coast) and the Reivers Route are not far away. We are cyclist friendly and have secure storage for bikes available.

And should the weather turn wet, make use of our local knowledge about such local visitor attractions as the award winning Rheged, Greystoke Castle,
Hutton-in-the-Forest and the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick. There is also Keswick Spa & Pool, and Rookin House Activity Centre offering quad biking, archery, horse riding and many other outdoor pursuits, all within striking distance of Penruddock.

See the Cumbria Tourist Board website for more information about this beautiful area of the Lake District. Penruddock really is an ideal base for exploring many parts of the North West of England.

For further information about the area local to Penruddock village and the Herdwick Inn, please contact us.