History
Kendal
Kendal is situated to the South of The Lake District, about 10 miles from Windermere and not far from junction 36 of the M6 motorway. This ancient town consists of a network of tiny cobbled streets and "ginnels" which are great fun to explore.
Lowther Castle (Ruin), Lowther
Lowther Castle is a fascinating ruin owned by the Lowther family and is located just south of Penrith near Askham. Whilst you cannot enter the castle itself you can get pretty close and admire this grand building which stands in tact but with roof and windows removed as a bid to avoid heavy death duties.
There are some excellent walks in the Lowther Estate grounds and nearby Askham offers a couple of great pubs. Well worth a visit to grab some fresh air.
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Castlerigg Stone Circle is said to be one of the finest in Cumbria with a stunning backdrop, surrounded by rugged hills. In total it consists of 38 stones of varying sizes.
The circle is signposted from Keswick to the South of the A66.