Patterdale is just a mile from the bustling village of Glenridding at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass and is a fantastic starting point for a range of great walks, with local destinations including St Sunday Crag, Dove Crag, Brothers Water and Lanty s Tarn (all within 5 miles).
The magnificent lake of Ullswater is less than a mile to the north, providing a fantastic destination for a lakeside picnic, boat hire or for taking a cruise on a steamer. Attractions close to Ullswater include the Aira Force Waterfall (4 miles), Place Fell (0.