Clifton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Standing Stones. Located in Lowther Estates, and about 200m from the M6, the backdrop of the Pennines is breathtaking. Great Dun Fell with its "Golfball" on the summit lies between the two stones.
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Standing Stones. Located in Lowther Estates, and about 200m from the M6, the backdrop of the Pennines is breathtaking. Great Dun Fell with its "Golfball" on the summit lies between the two stones.
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A6 to Cliburn Junction.
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Bridge Over Disappeared Railway. The OS map clearly shows a dismantled line here, but the old cutting has been filled up the road level. Compare with NY5425 where an unmarked line is clearly visible on the ground.
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Clifton Church A recent headstone (2004) commemorates English soldiers killed in the battle of Clifton.
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The White House Guest House

The White House Guest House

4 out of 5
Clifton Penrith England
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The price is ฿4,616 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿4,616
฿5,540 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Penrith. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Brougham Hall and The Eden Millennium Monument are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
This guest house is a gem! Our family enjoyed staying here on our way home from the Scottish Highlands. It was immaculate and the beds comfortable. The breakfast was brilliant! We hope to return.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

The White House Guest House
Keswick Country House Hotel

Keswick Country House Hotel

3 out of 5
Station Road Keswick On Derwentwater Keswick England
Stay at this hotel in Keswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room was nice. Food was amazing!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

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Keswick Country House Hotel
North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
The price is ฿3,921 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
฿3,921
฿4,705 total
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
Hotel was lovely, a warm welcome on arrival. Beds were comfy and shower was great. We loved the gym and spa area. It would have been nice for the hotel to let us know prior to arrival there would be renovations during our stay, we had no communication about this happening. We were woken up with the ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
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The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
Room was quiet and large.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

The Halston
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nenthead Mines is located nearby.
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Popular places to visit

Ullswater

Ullswater

4.5/5(293 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars.

Ullswater
Lowther Castle at Penrith in Lake District from Cumbria in England, Shutterstock ID 712013206, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:

Lowther Castle and Gardens

4.5/5(27 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lowther with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Penrith Castle
Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic

Aira Force

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Aira Force
A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March.

Dalemain Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Dalemain Country Park
Knocker on door with sanctuary ring

Brougham Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Brougham Hall

Things to do

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

฿2,104
per adult
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Literary Lake District Visit with Interactive Travel Guide

Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan

฿545
per traveller
Literary Lake District – Online Self-Guided Road Trip Plan
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour

฿3,146
per adult
Lake District: Beatrix Potter Half-Day Tour
Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket

Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket

฿631
per adult
Penrith: Lowther Castle & Gardens Entry Ticket
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip

฿2,475
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip
Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick

฿248
per adult
Northern Lake District: Self Guided Walking Tour of Keswick
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