Grasmere (lake)
Lake Lake in the Lake District near village Grasmere
Grasmere’s small lake in the Lake District pairs calm walks with literary history: William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage and the village tearooms draw day-trippers and hillwalkers.
Grasmere is a small lake in the central Lake District in Cumbria, England, and is an integral feature of the village of Grasmere. The lake and village are closely associated with the Romantic poet William Wordsworth and with Lake District tourism.
Grasmere and its village have long been part of the Lake District’s rural and cultural landscape; in the late 18th and early 19th centuries the area became associated with the English Romantic poets and attracted visitors for its scenery.
Grasmere lies in the central Lake District National Park in Cumbria, between the towns of Ambleside and Keswick, with the village of Grasmere positioned on the lake’s shore.
- Wordsworth connection: The village of Grasmere sits on the lake's shore and is closely associated with the poet William Wordsworth, whose Dove Cottage and grave are local attractions.
- Access and walking: The lake lies within the Lake District National Park and is accessible by a network of short walking routes along its shoreline.
What to See #
- Grasmere village and literary sites: The lakeshore is adjacent to the village of Grasmere, which contains Dove Cottage and St Oswald's Church where William Wordsworth lived and is buried.
How to Get to Grasmere (lake) #
Grasmere (the village and lake) is in the central Lake District (Cumbria). By public transport take a train to Windermere (change at Oxenholme Lake District) then the Stagecoach 555 bus toward Keswick/Ambleside which stops at Grasmere - the bus stop is a short walk from the village and lake (around 5-10 minutes on foot).
By car follow the A591 from Windermere/Ambleside into the central Lakes; Grasmere is roughly a 20-30 minute drive north from Windermere (about 10 miles / ~16 km) via the A591.
Tips for Visiting Grasmere (lake) #
- Arrive at dawn for calm water and the best chance of mirrorlike reflections with far fewer people than mid-morning.
- Start your walk from Grasmere village to avoid limited roadside parking and to combine the lakeside stroll with nearby attractions (Dove Cottage, village amenities) without extra travel.
- To escape the busiest sections by the village, continue around to the lake's northern end-the path there is quieter and often rewards with different viewpoints and fewer tourists.
Best Time to Visit Grasmere (lake) #
The best time to visit Grasmere is late spring through early autumn (May-September) for the mildest, most reliable conditions for walking and boating.
Weather & Climate near Grasmere (lake) #
Grasmere (lake)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1592 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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