HIGH BROW
A beautiful house in a stunning, quiet location near Ullswater
Walks fell runs and cycling out of the door
Excellent pub in Dockray village, great restaurants nearby
ABOUT
We have recently refurbished High Brow to reflect the beautiful location
VIEW
Stunning views over Gowbarrow and High Street
LOUNGE
Wood burning stove and oak floors
KITCHEN
Slate floors, designer units and stone worktops
BEDROOMS
Three ensuite limestone bathrooms
ACTIVE
There are a huge variety of activities available around Ullswater - here are our suggestions, with further and contact details on specific pages
Walk
There are an amazing variety of walks from High Brow
Run
Follow excellent trails around the area, gpx files with walks above or guiding from Mountain Run
Swim
Wild swim in Ullswater, a wet suit may be required when icy...
Cycle
Mountain bike bridlepaths or cycle the quiet roads around Ullswater
Ride
Ride out from Rookin Activity Centre
Fish
Local rivers and lakes have trout, perch and pike. - a National Rivers Authority rod licence is all you need
Sail
Ullswater has great sailing, with facilities at Ullswater Yacht Club and Glenridding
Kayak
Follow the Eden Canoe Trail and hire at Glenridding .
Cruise
Ullswater Steamers from Aira Force or Glenridding Piers to Pooley Bridge or Howtown and stroll back
GALLERY
Walks
There are many walks straight out of the door at High Brow - from a nice stroll alongside the banks of Aira Beck and Force to a days adventure over the Dodds and over Helvellyn and Striding Edge and back...These are a sample, please see the walks section for more walks and detail
Dodds and Helvellyn
13 mile walk, taking in Great Dodd, Watsons Dodd. Stybarrow Dodd, Raise, Hellvellyn. Return via Stake Pass and Glencoyne Head to Dowthwaite Head or Striding Edge into Glenridding and then Ullswater Way back to Dockray
Aira Force
The most beautiful Waterfall in the lakes, there are paths both sides of the beck and falls and good access from three carparks or a stroll down the hill from High Brow.
Gowbarrow
7 mile walk through Dockray, turn left up to Aira Crag, for panoramic views, return down gentle slope via National Trust tea shop, Aira Force and the Royal Dockray for a well-earned pint...Favorite early morning run in reverse.
Birkett Fell and Hart Side
6 mile out and back walk with great views over Ullswater and Blencathra
Ullswater way
20 mile waymarked paths around Ullswater - do in a long day or use Howtown steamer to break journey over two days
GUEST REVIEW
"High Brow is in a beautiful location, wonderfully re-furbished and with a great variety of walks straight out of the door. Everything you could want from a lakes holiday.