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Kailpot Bay

Bay in Westmorland Eden

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Kailpot Bay

Howe Grain Beck, near Bridge End One of the tributaries of Sandwick Beck.
Howe Grain Beck, near Bridge End Credit: Christine Johnstone

Kailpot Bay, located in Westmorland, is a picturesque bay situated on the eastern side of Lake Windermere, which is the largest lake in England. Surrounded by lush green hills and dense forests, Kailpot Bay is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

The bay offers a wide range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. Boating and sailing are particularly popular, with several boat rental services available in the area. The calm waters of the bay provide an idyllic setting for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

The shoreline of Kailpot Bay is dotted with pebble beaches, making it an ideal spot for picnicking, sunbathing, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the water's edge. The bay also offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the distant peaks of the Lake District National Park.

For those looking to explore the area further, Kailpot Bay is conveniently located near several hiking trails and walking paths. These trails provide access to the stunning countryside and nearby attractions such as Wray Castle, a Victorian Gothic mansion, and Claife Viewing Station, a historic building offering panoramic views of the lake.

Additionally, Kailpot Bay is in close proximity to a variety of accommodation options, including hotels, bed and breakfasts, and self-catering cottages, ensuring visitors can find a comfortable place to stay during their visit.

Overall, Kailpot Bay, Westmorland, offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors to unwind, explore nature, and indulge in the beauty of the Lake District region.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.57535/-2.8794689 or Grid Reference NY4320. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Howe Grain Beck, near Bridge End One of the tributaries of Sandwick Beck.
Howe Grain Beck, near Bridge End
One of the tributaries of Sandwick Beck.
Security at Sandwick Solid gates, high walls and CCTV.
Security at Sandwick
Solid gates, high walls and CCTV.
Sandwick Bay, Ullswater Looking from the east shore to the west.
Sandwick Bay, Ullswater
Looking from the east shore to the west.
The Rack, descending towards Ullswater A public footpath on the south-east flank of Hallin Fell.
The Rack, descending towards Ullswater
A public footpath on the south-east flank of Hallin Fell.
The south-east flank of Hallin Fell A popular 'Wainwright'.
The south-east flank of Hallin Fell
A popular 'Wainwright'.
Admiring the view from the top of the Howtown hairpins Couple sitting on one of the many rocky outcrops on the northern perimeter of the Coombs.
Admiring the view from the top of the Howtown hairpins
Couple sitting on one of the many rocky outcrops on the northern perimeter of the Coombs.
Tree planting at the Coombs A pine sapling among the rocky outcrops.
Tree planting at the Coombs
A pine sapling among the rocky outcrops.
Abandoned field, below Birkie Knott, Martindale The roughly rectangular field is shown on the earliest large-scale OS map, surveyed in 1860.
Abandoned field, below Birkie Knott, Martindale
The roughly rectangular field is shown on the earliest large-scale OS map, surveyed in 1860.
The Lodge. Taken from Birkie knott.
The Lodge.
Taken from Birkie knott.
Sandwick from Gowbarrow A view across Ullswater from the mighty heights of Gowbarrow fell. On the opposite shore, Sandwick lies at the junction of Martindale and Boredale separated by the ridge of Beda Fell. Patches of snow on Rampsgill Head. Martindale once boasted a public house, the Star Inn, now a farm called Cotehow. Dorothy Wordsworth recalls dining here with her brother on the 29th December 1801. She writes they had porridge with a second course of Christmas pies. In fact the Wordsworths made several journeys to Martindale, one time arriving by boat at Sandwick Bay and walking from there: “… a beautiful summer path, at first though a copse by the Lake-side, then through green fields. The Village and brook very pretty, shut out from mountains and lake.” For sources see my blog <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.fhithich.uk/?p=27506" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.fhithich.uk/?p=27506">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Sandwick from Gowbarrow
A view across Ullswater from the mighty heights of Gowbarrow fell. On the opposite shore, Sandwick lies at the junction of Martindale and Boredale separated by the ridge of Beda Fell. Patches of snow on Rampsgill Head. Martindale once boasted a public house, the Star Inn, now a farm called Cotehow. Dorothy Wordsworth recalls dining here with her brother on the 29th December 1801. She writes they had porridge with a second course of Christmas pies. In fact the Wordsworths made several journeys to Martindale, one time arriving by boat at Sandwick Bay and walking from there: “… a beautiful summer path, at first though a copse by the Lake-side, then through green fields. The Village and brook very pretty, shut out from mountains and lake.” For sources see my blog LinkExternal link
Ullswater shore west of Sandwick
Ullswater shore west of Sandwick
Martindale Looking down the road with Martindale Common in the background
Martindale
Looking down the road with Martindale Common in the background
Houses at Howtown A row of properties at the small settlement of Howtown on the south side of the bay of Ullswater, Howtown Wyke.
Houses at Howtown
A row of properties at the small settlement of Howtown on the south side of the bay of Ullswater, Howtown Wyke.
Fell side behind Hause Hall The lower slopes of Hallin Fell above Martindale; part of the garden of Hause Hall is in the foreground. Hause Hall was previously known as Hause Farm and was a traditional Lake District sheep farm. It has subsequently been renamed and converted into holiday accommodation.
Fell side behind Hause Hall
The lower slopes of Hallin Fell above Martindale; part of the garden of Hause Hall is in the foreground. Hause Hall was previously known as Hause Farm and was a traditional Lake District sheep farm. It has subsequently been renamed and converted into holiday accommodation.
Ullswater and Little Mell Fell Ullswater and Little Mell Fell viewed from the fell side above Sandwick.
Ullswater and Little Mell Fell
Ullswater and Little Mell Fell viewed from the fell side above Sandwick.
Bow waves rippling Ullswater From one of the lakes steamers, on a calm day. A lone kayaker paddles through them.
Bow waves rippling Ullswater
From one of the lakes steamers, on a calm day. A lone kayaker paddles through them.
Creating waves in Kailpot Bay, Ullswater Bow waves from the lake steamer heading to Glenridding on a calm day.
Creating waves in Kailpot Bay, Ullswater
Bow waves from the lake steamer heading to Glenridding on a calm day.
Ullswater from above Yew Crag
Ullswater from above Yew Crag
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Kailpot Bay is located at Grid Ref: NY4320 (Lat: 54.57535, Lng: -2.8794689)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria

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