- Lowther Castle + Gardens
Board the UB2 bus at 10.33 or 12.33 from The Quiet Site’s entrance to Lowther Castle arriving at 11.07 or 13.07. You will be able to spend plenty of time exploring the beautiful gardens and adventure playground before getting the 13.14 or the 16.14 back to The Quiet Site.
2. Hallin Fell – perfect first climb for young legs
Board the UB1 at 9.33 or 11.33 bus from The Quiet Site’s entrance arriving at the Hawse at 10.07 or 12.07
You will need around an hour of gentle uphill walking to summit Hallin Fell. Perfect spot for a picnic. St Peters church is worth a look on the way down. The fells surrounding Hallin Fell are home to the largest red deer herd in England.
Jump on the return bus at 10.10, 12.10, 15.10, 17.10 or 18.07 for the 35 minute return journey to The Quiet Site.
- Aira Force Waterfalls
The walk to Aira Force from The Quiet Site along the Ullswater Way is one of England’s greats. Use the bus for the return back to The Quiet Site or get teh bus there and back if you dont fancy the walk!
Board the UB1 at 10.45, 12.45, 15.45, 17.49 or 18.49 from The Quiet Site’s entrance to Aira Force. Explore the famous waterfalls and surrounding parkland before returning on the 9.15, 11.15, 14.15, 16.15 or 17.15 directly back to TQS. Journey time 15 minutes.
- Visit Keswick – Idyllic walk to Friars Cragg, Row round the Island or visit the shops
Board the 11.45 from The Quiet Site’s entrance arriving at 12.03 at Aira Force. Change here onto the 509 departing 12.15. Reach Keswick at 12.46. Lots to do and see here! The return 509 leaves at 15.25. Change at Aira Force (15.52-16.15)
- Ullswater Steamers
Board the 11.40 bus The Quiet Site’s entrance ready for the 12.25 sailing from the Pooley Bridge Pier. Arrive in Glenridding at 13.25 and spend a couple of hours soaking up the views before taking 16.50 or 19.10. Jump of this bus at the Brackenrigg inn and tak the 15 mins walk back up to The Quiet Site.
7. The Perfect day out from The Quiet Site.
Begin your perfect day by watching the sunrise over the Pennines from The Quiet Site. Ease into the morning with a delicious breakfast roll and a fresh tea or coffee at The Quiet Bite—and perhaps an invigorating shower to get you ready for the day ahead.
Set off between 10am and 11am, right from our front gate, heading south along the clearly signposted Ullswater Way towards Aira Force. After around 2.5 hours of spectacular scenery and lakeside views, you’ll arrive at the famous waterfalls. Take about an hour here to explore the area and enjoy a visit to the café.
Continue along the Ullswater Way, and after roughly 1.5 hours you’ll reach Glenridding. From here, head to the Steamer Pier to catch the 4pm cruise across Ullswater to Pooley Bridge.
You’ll arrive in Pooley Bridge around 5pm—perfect timing to grab an ice cream before hopping on the 5:35pm Ullswater Hopper Bus back to The Quiet Site. You’ll be back just before 6pm, with plenty of time to relax, enjoy some delicious pizza, and unwind with a drink at The Quiet Bar.
The Ullswater Hopper Bus runs every Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays from 29th March 2026 until 1st November 2026 and every day for July, August, and September 2026.
The 509 runs every day from 23rd March until 1st November 2026.
