Lake District - but not a walking holiday

[TheGirlOnTheLanding]

DH is really keen to take a short break in the Lake District in October but I’m having mobility issues so won’t be up for hill walking. He assures me there are boat trips and pretty villages and of course lovely views everywhere. I’m not familiar with the area but always think of it as a base for outdoorsy, walking holidays. Are there enough other things to do? Or are we best to go somewhere else this year and postpone the Lakes until I’m more mobile?

Plenty enough to do in the Lake District for a short break, DH is quite correct. Some of the lakes have beaches, some have pubs and picnic areas, Keswick is a decent visit as is Bowness on Windermere and you can take the boat trip on Windermere from there. There are also many other villages to see and Grange over Sands is lovely promenade walk with a cafe for ice cream or coffee (weather dependent).

There’s lots to do and see. Loverly pubs good food and beer. Depending on your budget there are some very nice hotels and self catering accommodation. Definitely doesn’t need to be about outdoor pursuits.

It’s a really nice place to just be if that makes sense.

There’s loads to do without hill walking.
There are two steam railways, which are both scenic, especially in autumn.
Beatrix Potter’s house, Hill Top, is certainly not just for kids. It’s one of my favourite places to visit.
Theatre by the Lake in Keswick always has something good showing.
We often go back to Puzzling Place in Keswick. It’s great fun!
There are a couple of waterfalls you can see. Moss Force is 100m from the road. You can park in the small roadside pull-in at the top of Newlands Pass and see it right from the roadside or a very brief, easy stroll out. You can see Rydal Falls from a very gentle, short stroll through the gardens of Rydal Hall. There’s a lovely tearoom too.