Traveller's Guide to the South and Central Lakes

golakestravel.co.uk 35 Windermere & Bowness-on-Windermere The linked towns of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere have been attracting visitors since Victorian times. With the shore of Windermere so close, there is always something to do whatever the season. Away from the lake shore is a varied choice of heritage sites, historic houses, colourful gardens and other visitor attractions. Bowness-on-Windermere (known locally as Bowness) was once a small fishing village but rapidly developed as a bustling tourist destination and now offers a cosmopolitan mix of shops and restaurants. The town of Windermere is centred around a compact shopping area with art galleries and cafés alongside traditional shops. Essential Information Tourist Information Centre Windermere: 015394 46499 Bowness-on-Windermere: 0845 901 0845 OS Map for planning walks/rides: OS Explorer Map OL 7 For bus times on the move, call: Traveline 0871 200 22 33 Amazing views over Windermere Windermere ferry Orrest Head Windermere Windermere & Bowness-on -Windermere