{"id":5580,"date":"2026-05-27T18:02:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakeslodges.com\/lakes\/?page_id=5580"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:17:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T07:17:42","slug":"wild-about-the-lake-district-hawkshead","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeslodges.com\/lakes\/wild-about-the-lake-district-hawkshead\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild about the Lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Things to do in Hawkshead Village and The Local Area.<\/span><\/h1>\n

Written by Jacque Wild, a local Hawkshead resident and the Lakes Lodges team. Updated June 2026.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

As one of the most picturesque villages in the UK, Hawkshead is a fantastic holiday location for everyone.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re on a family holiday, romantic special occasion, dog friendly trip or looking for a last minute trip Hawkshead has it all. \u00a0<\/span>I have put together a guide of some of my favourite things to do in and around Hawkshead, with some local tips to get the most out of your stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elterwater to Skelwith Walk<\/h3>\n

A beautiful and flat out & back walk. We parked at Elterwate and followed the river south to Skelwith, with a stop for lunch at Chester’s before heading back<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More <\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Loughrigg Walk<\/h3>\n

One of many great walks in the area, Loughrigg walk offers fantastic 360 degree views around central Lakes including Fairfield Horseshoe, Grasmere water, Rydal water and Lake Windermere. Just a<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRead More <\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_widget_sidebar title=”Posts” sidebar_id=”sidebar-1″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1713375261786{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: -40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]<\/p>\n

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