Limefitt
Limefitt Park is a beautiful peaceful old sheep farm nestled deep within the Troutbeck Valley.
It is approximately 2.5 miles away from Windermere town heading off north towards the magnificent Kirkstone Pass.
Many walks may be executed directly from the site without having to use the car.There are three “dog-friendly” pubs all within walking distance and all serving delicious home made local food, and excellent, well kept local beers.
Some of Lakelands classic walks are accessed directly from Limefitt such as the Kentmere Horshoe andthe Troutbeck Horshoe both walks taking in the magnificent fells of Frostwick, Ill bell, Yoke, High Street and Troutbeck Tongue. There are also more gentle walks such as Dubbs reservouir and the Garburn Pass. The latter being a very popular mountain bike route.
Limefitt Park started out as a working sheep farm in the 15th century. It made its transition into the camping world in the early 1970s when I remember camping there with my parents! It has gone through a metamorphosis of change since then, and now, sadly it does not take campers tourers and hikers any more. It is now predominantly a site for renting lodges or large static caravans.
The Park has wireless internet access which is useful but we would advise caution if guests were to do online banking or anything sensitive, as it is currently unsecured.
There is a dog field for our four legged friends which lies just beyond the well equipped and well maintined childrens playground.
Troutbeck runs through the park and a portion just before the childrens play area has been made relatively safe for paddling.
The beautiful mill building houses the reception for the site and is now the shop with a dvd rental service.
Within the old farm out buildings is a washing, drying and ironing room.
The Haybarn is a lovely old building converted from an original barn. It has well kept local beers and a menu of home made food. Dogs are allowed in certain parts of the pub as long as they are well behaved.
One room in the Haybarn has been turned into a video games room.
The site has an active recycling policy which we at Dickens Lodge support. The recycling bins are to be found in an enclosed compound near to the Haybarn.
Click on the following link to get an idea of Limfitt park. This link takes you to South Lakeland Parks own site.
We are pleased to announce that Lakeland Pony Trekking is up and working again, follow the signs on the park and walk or drive up to the stables to make enquiries. Alternatively please ring 015394 31999 to book a trek.
In Windermere town, 2.5 miles approximately away, there are a variety of shops, two excellent butchers, two pharmacies, one is part of a high street chain, a couple of newsagents, again one major high street name, a florist, several bistro style eateries and a Booths supermarket.
There are also a selection of “take-aways” , chinese, indian and pizza, so the less able cook need not starve! At time of writing there is no delivery service to Limefitt Park.
Booths is situated just behind the railway and bus station, and infront of the flagship Lakeland Plastics store. Booths regularly stocks lots of lovely local produce and an excellent selection of local beers at competitive prices.
In the lodge, there is a parking disc which enables parking for one hour on the main street of Windermere.
For further information about Windermere and the surrounding area, please contact the Windermere Tourist Information
Further afield in Kendal, there are a selection of supermarkets Asda, Morrisons, and Aldi. On the same site as Morrisons, is a Comet, Pet shop, Halfords and Pound Stretcher.
The railway station has links to Manchester and Lancaster. All services to Windermere terminate there.
There are usually taxis available just outside the railway station.
The general price to Limefitt is around £10-£15 but its advisable to check with the driver before you hire! Bowness Taxis also have a “dog friendly” cab there number is 015394 46664, again correct at time of writing.
There is a bus service from the railway station to Limefitt but times vary and its always best to check in advance.
The Lake District has inspired many great writers such as Wordsworth, Gray, Southey, Wainwright and of course Beatrix Potter, it is so easy to see why, especially in the Kirkstone Pass area where Limefitt is situated!
Beatrix Potter, the renowned childrens writer owned a farmstead in Troutbeck called Troutbeck Farm. As well as being famous for writing the series of books, Miss Potter actually helped support sheep farming in the area building up a flock of herdwick sheep.
In the following pages, you will find prices, contact details and availability, as well as pictures of the lodge.