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Glenridding can be found
at the foot of Kirkstone Pass at the southern end of Ullswater
Lake. Glenridding is the main centre for the Ullswater area.
Glenridding was once the centre of the lead mining industry,
since this as gone, the area is mainly for the tourists
who come to view one of the most beautiful areas in the
Lakes. The area is popular with walkers with many walks
to suit all levels from the easy to the more demanding.
One reason a lot of walkers come here is to do the classic
Helvellyn
walk along Striding Edge. A walk not for the fainted
hearted with Helvellyn reaching a height of 3,116ft [950m].
You could combine a walk
and a cruise along Ullswater Lake on one of the steamers
that can be seen on the lake. The Ullswater
Steamers the "Lady of the Lake" and "Raven" date from
1877 and 1889. You can board these steamers either at Glenridding,
Howtown or at the northern end of Ullswater at Pooley
Bridge. You will enjoy some fine scenery along the 7.5
mile [12km] lake.
One area that is recommended is Aira
Force especially after heavy rain where you will witness
a spectacular waterfall of 60ft [18m] between rocks. It
can be found on the northern side of the lake on Gowbarrow
Fell. You will find bridges at the top and bottom to view
from.
Close to Glenridding is Patterdale on the southern tip of
Ullswater Lake. Patterdale is another popular area for walkers
for Helvellyn and the fells and peaks around. The village
is only small and the church of St. Patrick's was built
in 1853, which has notable tapestries by Ann Macbeth who
lived in the village from 1921 until her death in 1943.
It is also said that the patron saint of Ireland St. Patrick
preached here and baptised converts. His Holy Well is at
the roadside and can be found 1 mile [1.5km] north of the
village.
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