{"id":1273,"date":"2016-08-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelovers.cottage-search.com\/blog\/lake-district-top-8-picnic-spots\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:24:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T10:24:27","slug":"lake-district-top-8-picnic-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelovers.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-top-8-picnic-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Top 8 Picnic Spots in the Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine rolling out the rug surrounded by enchanting woodland, wonderful views over a peaceful lake and grazing while you gaze.<\/p>\n

Well, it is in abundance in the Lake District. So to celebrate International Picnic day on Saturday, June 18, we\u2019ve put together 8 of our favourite picnic spots, so you know places to visit in the Lake District<\/p>\n

So, the next time the sun hints at glimmering through the clouds and you want a bit of peace and quiet or somewhere for the kids to roam \u2013 and well just be kids \u2013 here\u2019s a nudge in the right direction for a successful al fresco day out.<\/p>\n

There are lots of Lake District places to visit for a wonderful picnic, but we thought we\u2019d share with you our top 8 places.<\/p>\n

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Where to visit in the Lake District<\/strong> for a great picnic<\/strong><\/h2>\n

FELLFOOT PARK<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s loads of places to roll out the rug at Fell Foot Park \u2013 including by the shore of Windermere or by the children\u2019s play area \u2013 and with breath-taking views down the lake and across to the mountains, you won\u2019t half have a bad view either.<\/p>\n

If you are thinking what to do in the Lake District for a full day with the kids \u2013 this is a great spot. So, pack a ball for a kick-around, don your costume for a dip in the lake or take a stroll along the shore.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter how much you take, the car park is so close, so you do not have to lug your basket far.<\/p>\n

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LOUGHRIGG TARN<\/h3>\n

If you fancy a bit of a walk \u2013 around 1.7 miles- to get to your eating spot, then this is a gem of picnic spot.<\/p>\n

The walk is gentle and pleasant and well worth roaming with the rug for alfresco dining at its best thanks to views across to the Langdale Pikes that seem to stretch forever.<\/p>\n

So if you are looking for what to do in the Lake District as well as have a picnic, this is a great place to head to for walking up an appetite for lunch.<\/p>\n

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ORREST HEAD CRAG<\/h3>\n

If you want to feel like you\u2019re having a picnic on the top of the world \u2013 this is it.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a stroll up to be had \u2013 approximately just over 1-mile \u2013 but once up there, you\u2019ll be glad you did as this is one of the places to visit in the Lake District where you\u2019ll want to while away your picnic all day long.<\/p>\n

It was also the first walk iconic fell walker Alfred Wainwright made in 1930.<\/p>\n

From this enchanting spot looking down over Windermere<\/a>, you can gaze out towards the Langdale Pikes, Scafell Pike, Coniston Old Man and even as far as Morecambe Bay on a clear day.<\/p>\n

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GLENCOYNE BAY<\/h3>\n

If you like to lunch by a lake, this is a perfect place for you.<\/p>\n

This pebbly beach on the shores of Ullswater is ideal for a picnic \u2013 even a barbeque \u2013 with fabulous views across the lake to Place Fell and down to Barton Fell.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great place for the kids to have a paddle too.<\/p>\n

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BUTTERMERE<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll find lots of little beaches dotted along the \u00bc mile shoreline at Buttermere<\/a> \u2013 making it a lovely place to eat and relax by the water \u2013 and it\u2019s a great place for kids to play too.<\/p>\n

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AIRA FORCE<\/h3>\n

For one of the must-see Lake District places to visit with your picnic hamper, then stop-off at Aira Force.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of place to enjoy a picnic around the Aira Force waterfall \u2013 one of the finest in the Lake District. There\u2019s lots of woodland too, so if you prefer a sheltered spot, you\u2019ll easily find one here.<\/p>\n

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HIGH DAM TARN<\/h3>\n

High Dam Tarn, at Finsthwaite, is a beauty of a place and there are many places to choose where to lay your rug on the grass along the tarn and the scenery is a delight.<\/p>\n

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TARN HOWS<\/h3>\n

Simply an enthralling place for a picnic, where you are guaranteed to gaze at its beauty for sometime before even thinking of eating \u2013 just as Beatrix Potter would have after buying it in 1929 (Before selling it onto the National Trust that is).<\/p>\n

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Did you know?<\/h2>\n

The word \u201cpicnic\u201d originally referred to fashionable social entertainment in which each person contributed a share of food.<\/p>\n

The first recorded use of the word appears in 1748 in a letter from Lord Chesterfield to his son, referring to a social gathering.<\/p>\n

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Lakelovers\u2019 cottages are on the door step of free, fresh-air fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We have more than 450 VisitEngland graded 3-5-star luxury holiday cottages right on the doorstep of some of these fabulous picnic spots in the Lake District.<\/p>\n

Plus, we have pet-friendly cottages too, so you can share your wonderful days in the Lake District with your dog \u2013 who would just love some of these picnic sites \u2013 and we don\u2019t charge a bean for their stay either.<\/p>\n

The beauty of having a cottage so close to these idyllic locations means that there is plenty of free fresh-air fun for your kids too.<\/p>\n

The children can have the freedom to roam around, play hide and seek in among the trees, have a paddle in the lake.<\/p>\n

And you can sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery that these beautiful spots in the Lake District have to offer, while listening to your children laughing and having fun.<\/p>\n

Our helpful team at Lakelovers are always on hand to help too and we will be more than happy to advise you on which cottages will be best for you and also, if you are not sure what to do, where to visit in the Lake District to make the most of your stay here.<\/p>\n

So, why not call us today on 01539 488855<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Or if you want to hear more about the best picnic spots, sign up to our Family Friendly Newsletter:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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