Clifton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Standing Stones. Located in Lowther Estates, and about 200m from the M6, the backdrop of the Pennines is breathtaking. Great Dun Fell with its "Golfball" on the summit lies between the two stones.
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Standing Stones. Located in Lowther Estates, and about 200m from the M6, the backdrop of the Pennines is breathtaking. Great Dun Fell with its "Golfball" on the summit lies between the two stones.
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A6 to Cliburn Junction.
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Bridge Over Disappeared Railway. The OS map clearly shows a dismantled line here, but the old cutting has been filled up the road level. Compare with NY5425 where an unmarked line is clearly visible on the ground.
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Clifton Church A recent headstone (2004) commemorates English soldiers killed in the battle of Clifton.
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The White House Guest House

The White House Guest House

4 out of 5
Clifton Penrith England
The price is ₹13,331 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹13,331
₹15,997 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Penrith. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Brougham Hall and The Eden Millennium Monument are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (122 reviews)
This guest house is a gem! Our family enjoyed staying here on our way home from the Scottish Highlands. It was immaculate and the beds comfortable. The breakfast was brilliant! We hope to return.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

The White House Guest House
Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Lake Road Ambleside England
The price is ₹19,354 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
₹19,354
₹23,225 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Ambleside. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (889 reviews)
We stayed in Olive 3, which has a jacuzzi double bath, steam room, sauna and shower! Beautiful! We used the spa which was lovely peaceful and clean. The restaurant staff, service and food is excellent and this is about our 10th visit. We love the place and staff.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Ambleside Salutation Hotel & Spa
North Lakes Hotel And Spa

North Lakes Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Ullswater Road Penrith England
The price is ₹10,254 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹10,254
₹12,306 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (982 reviews)
Facilities in room were great

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

North Lakes Hotel And Spa
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The Halston

The Halston

4 out of 5
20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England
Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Halston
Kotel Windermere

Kotel Windermere

4.5 out of 5
Lake road Windermere England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Windermere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews)
Room was amazing, clean fresh warm and inviting

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kotel Windermere
Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Lovelady Shield House
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Popular places to visit

Ullswater

Ullswater

4.5/5(293 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ullswater during your travels in Penrith. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply savour its lively bars.

Ullswater
Lowther Castle at Penrith in Lake District from Cumbria in England, Shutterstock ID 712013206, SF SSA Case with Manager Approval: Case 07151371, Job: Prepay credit, Client/Licensee: , Other:

Lowther Castle and Gardens

4.5/5(27 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Lowther with a visit to Lowther Castle and Gardens. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Lowther Castle and Gardens
Aira Force waterfall after a rainy day and at its most dramatic

Aira Force

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aira Force during your travels in Matterdale. Amble around this relaxing area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Aira Force
Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

Penrith Castle is just one of the places to see in Penrith, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Penrith Castle
Knocker on door with sanctuary ring

Brougham Hall

You can browse the exhibits at Brougham Hall, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Eamont Bridge. Amble around this culturally rich area's lakeside and enjoy its lively bars.

Brougham Hall
A surprising Topiary Dragon in the gardens of Dalemain, a handsome Country House in the Eden valley near Penrith. Also look out for the herd of fallow deer in the deer park and try the marmalade in the gift shop. Dalemain holds an annual marmalade fest every March.

Dalemain Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dalemain Country Park, a lovely green space in Dacre. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Dalemain Country Park

Cities near Clifton

Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.

Penrith

Knocker on door with sanctuary ring

Eamont Bridge

Small Quarry in Farmland. The area is dotted with these small excavations - usually for stone or clay.
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Sockbridge and Tirril