Outdoor pursuits

Walks, cycling and outdoor places around Kendal and the wider Lake District.

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Close to home

Walks and outdoor places close to Kendal.

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Further afield

Day trips and outdoor destinations across the wider area.

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Cycling

Cycle routes and riding ideas from Kendal.

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Recommendations

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Cycling

Bay Cycle Way

A long-distance cycle route around Morecambe Bay, accessible from the Kendal area.

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Cycling

Cycling from Kendal

Route ideas for road, gravel and mountain-bike rides starting around Kendal.

Further afield

Fell Foot

A lakeside park at the southern end of Windermere for walks, picnics and time by the water.

Further afield

Gummer’s How

A popular Lake District viewpoint above the southern end of Windermere.

Further afield

Gurnal Dubs Tarn

A quiet tarn and walking destination in the hills west of Kendal.

Further afield

Ingleborough Cave

A show cave and walking destination beneath Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales.

Close to home

Kendal Castle

Castle ruins overlooking Kendal, reached by a pleasant walk with broad views across the town.

Kendal Skatepark (Beezon Fields)

Kendal skatepark can be found on the banks of the River Kent and was built by Wheelscape opening in 2012. It is an all concrete park with both transition and street elements and has a nice layout with a lot of space.