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The Best Holiday Accommodation and Attractions in the Lake District and Cumbria
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Lake District
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Thirlmere -
Thirlmere is a reservoir constructed at the end of the 19th Century to supply water to Manchester. The Thirlmere dam raised the waster level and joined two existing lakes, Leathes Water and Wythburn Water. The area around Thirlmere provides a good range of holiday accommodation as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Thirlmere holiday accommodation listed below.
Thirlmere -
Grid Ref: NY 309 189
Map: Explorer map OL5
Stats: 3.8 miles long and ½ mile wide
Villages: Keswick, Grasmere, Borrowdale
Fells: St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike, Helvellyn, Stybarrow Dodd, Catstycam, Fairfield, Ullscarf
Lakes: Derwentwater, Grasmere
View on Map: Thirlmere on a map
More info: Thirlmere Tourist Info
Things to do: Thirlmere
Nearest Bus Stop: Keswick, Grasmere
Nearest Train: Windermere
Thirlmere
In addition to the beauty of the Lake itself, there are also a number of attractions around Thirlmere, including The Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum, the many delights of Grasmere and Keswick, and great walks around the Helvellyn range.
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Please click the links above to find the best Hotel, B&B, cottage and camping holiday accommodation in the Thirlmere area, or explore the nearby towns and villages, such as Keswick, Grasmere and Borrowdale.
Featured Holiday Accommodation near Thirlmere
Mid Town Pet Friendly Cottages
Two holiday cottages offering comfortable self catering holiday accommodation close to Keswick in the Lake District -