The history wall is on Old Kings Arms Lane. At the time of our visit the area needed a good clean up. Could be a lot better.

It was nice to see this in passing while looking around! Interesting history for a visitor to learn

Very informative

Nice little walk from Buttermere Tip 1 - Save car parking fees by parking your car on the side of the road to Newlands Pass Tip 2 - Walk a P shaped route by following the path to where Scales beck flows into Crummock Water, then follow the beck up to Scales Force, then follow the higher route back towards Buttermere

Lovely walk from buttermere village, heading towards buttermere lake but instead turn right and follow the track. You will walk through some very narrow peices and head towards crummock water but you will soon start to follow the track left and start to climb up. Lovely water fallespcially after it has been raining. Kids loved it and I loved the views.

It was a long, but very pretty walk to get there. Starts off flat, but gets very steep in places. Uneven surface- over big boulders etc. Beautiful field of orchids and scenery.

Amazing waterfall hidden away in a little nook. Some boggy areas walking there. You can also climb up the few rocks to get right up to the waterfall. Careful as they're slippery.

Lovely walk from Buttermere village along Buttermere lake to scale force falls. Takes about 1 hour to get there, well worth a visit

Scales Force is a tremendous place to visit bein' the Lake highest single drop waterfall with 2 others of 20ft bein hidden in a deep gorge! Anyhoo.. wether just a visit & return to Buttermere or as a detour on part of a longer walk (up onto Red pike) its well worth it.. But & i say but.. if there's been a down pour or 2 the ground & path can become boggy so waterproof walking boots are recommended (do not wear trainers)

Visited in May 2023. Park in Buttermere, but limited number of spaces in Pay & Display. Walk to the waterfall is about 3.5km on mostly flat ground. Some light scrambling near the end. Stick to the path, ground can be a bit boggy. Waterfall is pleasant, but try to time your visit after some rain if you can.

Wonderful hike to this gem! Beautiful views and if you are fit & capable it's worth pushing ahead to the very top. Good footwear is essential and especially if wet as the ground can be very boggy and muddy. Walked end August 23 over a wet week. Great range of plants, flowers and wild mushrooms & fruits on the walk as well as bird life. Paths are clear and easy to negotiate for the most part but caution and some planning is required. Good footwear is essential.

Absolutely amazing place. You have the impression that you are sitting at the top of the whole world. Breathtaking, literally. It is a good fun to hike up there and then enjoy a hot coffee while looking down.

Beautiful walk to find this gem. We parked in an overflow car park near the Buttermere Court Hotel (prev called the Fish Inn), the pub/cafe servicing here is called, the High Stile Kitchen Pub, Buttermere. Derek, a friendly volunteer for the Mountain Rescue charity showed us to the car park, £5.00 all day, cash. There were other car parks that had machines and charged by the hour. This was a very business village, quite narrow entries in to the village with many vehicles parked along road, causing some sharp intakes of breath. The village itself has a few shops, cafes, pubs, and a couple of campsites. Lots of sheep (keep dogs on lead). You can access the waterside, suitable for push chairs and wheelchairs and the less able, however walking the whole way around the lake can be difficult in parts, with climbing, clambering over inclines and rocky paths. You can avoid this section by walking in the road, but there is no path, and a lot of cars to watch out for. My family and dogs chose this base and walked up to Scale Force waterfall, which was even more difficult and challenging underfoot but was worth it.

A spectacular waterfall, dependent on weather / season prior to visit. After your initial view from the bridge, walk up to the first base point, then if you are up to it climb up the rocks (make sure you are able / capable and confident in scrambling) to the base of the waterfall, where there is a higher pool. You can go for a dip / wild swim in the pool too if you feel up to it. Well worth going early in the morning before the masses arrive (we did it on the way down from a wild camp the night before on Mellbreak).

Really beautiful and surprisingly tall waterfall! It was quite busy but still lovely to see, worth the hike there!

We had a great afternoon doing a meet and greet session with the Alpacas at the Lakeland Distillery site. Informative, fun and well organised.

Has a free carpark just above the Chapel which is open 24/7. The carpark is small but extends onto road side parking. It gets filled quick so get there early or in rhe evening.

Quaint little church that makes a great starting point to the circular walk around Buttermere. Free roadside parking just up the hill from the church.

The terrific scenery in pure tranquility.

Didn't go inside, but walked around. Very interesting & beautiful

Beautiful views and a fantastic location to start a walk.

Fantastic place to park up, have a picnic. View's of Newlands Pass and surrounding fells are just simply beautiful. You can easily walk up to the waterfall to take photos. Take/wear warmer clothes the wind has always been bracing when I've been there.

Beautiful place subhanAllah. Accessible . Went with family. Enjoyed stunning views. Its more beautiful then any picture. No photos can justice the beauty of. moss waterfall.

Beautiful place woth eye opening views easy to climb and the parking is next to the hill It is not a very busy place so a nice quiet place easy to get to .

Great little stop for a picnic and some lovely pics! Two single tracks ( 1 high, 1 low ) will take you directly to waterfall which is about 40 metres from parking. Not for dogs ( I have 3 ) is my personal opinion.

Excellent waterfall. There is free parking very close to this and a narrow path that gets you very close to the waterfall. The road to this is not wide though.

Nice waterfall a short walk from the car park. Stunning views down the valley and across the fells.

Majestic and stunning scenery I climbed the hill or mountain can see quite far... the waterfall is nice to see but the views are better. Watch the approach via the road as its a bit tight so careful does it.

Beautiful place. Open free car park off the road. Lash green hill tops to give you 100% relaxation. Go for hike or seat and spend time with yourself, other than sound of air nothing will disturb you. View's of Newlands Pass is just awesome.

Great waterfall, not much to do up there apart from admire the views. Free parking for about 30 cars.

Amazing place. Surreal and calming. The hiking trails are easily accessible. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful. True gift of nature.

A lovely evening at Blocks Steakhouse, a table of 8 was served and fed very well. We had a wide range of steak and burgers which was delicious. No starters as you get 2 sides with any main. I would say that the 2 sides are such a large portion, that no one out of our group of 8 finished their plate. All steaks were £30 Burgers £17 Wine £20-£30 Pints £5 Desserts £8+ and milkshakes A great menu, but my recommend was that it was too much food and not enough room to order dessert. Some on our table decided to leave a side to allow room for a dessert. Maybe make portions smaller? But highly recommend and great service. Thank you

A great evening meal! Fabulous choice of drinks, gorgeous complimentary bread which was exceptionally full of flavour and left feeling full! The mixed platter for start was delicious and a great mix of the available starters to share! Overall meal was delicious, flavoursome & filling, all along with great service from the staff. Reasonably priced food - £26 fillet steak with 2 sides and a sauce. For the locality and the quality we were happy to pay that bit more

We were lucky to get a table in the restaurant on a fully booked evening 🤭 Thank you for sorting that out for us 🙏😊 This was absolutely worth it! The meal was flavoursome and very well presented. Also, enjoyed the complimentary bread with butter. On top of everything - excellent service. Definitely recommend 👌

Great food, lovely staff- gonna be back <3

An outstanding feed to be enjoyed for all patrons of this fine eatery 🥩 😋 and good times to boot 🤩 Absolutely loads of ribs in the starter and steak cooked to perfection. Came with 2 generous sides and a sauce. AMEX accepted 👍

Went to BLOCKS for the first time last night and was impressed. I had the 8oz fillet, ordered M/R, and it was cooked to perfection. Chips, slaw and Stilton sauce were all excellent too. Gluten free options were also good, especially the chocolate brownie. Complimentary bread before our mains was a pleasant surprise. Staff were friendly and attentive. The only disappointment was that the milkshakes weren't available - only told this after my wife ordered one. Would have been better if we had been informed on being seated. Overall, great experience and we will be visiting again.

Amazing food, amazing service, great staff and a reasonable price, what more could you ask for. My borther said "that's the best steak I've ever eaten" and he is a nightmare to please lol. Can't wait to come back again! 10 out of 10!

Working away and thought I'd try this steak house out and I wasn't disappointed. The food was absolutely fantastic, the steak was one of the best I've ever had. The waiter a blonde girl very jolly, polite and welcoming offering a fantastic service... I would highly recommend this steak house to anybody, you will not regret. A+++++. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely beautiful meal, service spot, and a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend it. We will definitely come back.

Food was good. Streak slightly too pink for medium but still nice. Wine was reasonable and price is about par for Cockermouth. Atmosphere up stairs is a little less appealing than in the main restaurant at the front so try and book early.

The food here was incredible, 100% recommend. Staff were very friendly and attentive, steak was cooked to perfection.

We hadn't booked on a Friday night and our party of 4 was accomadated. Steak perfectly cooked with a beautiful grilled smoky taste. .

Absolutely fantastic. The service was insanely good for a place of this level, the waitresses were impeccable in their manner and approach and deserve to be recognised for their efforts. The home made bread and butter was comparable to anything I've had in a Michelin starred establishment... As a fat Yorkshire lad, I've eaten a lot of burgers in my time but Block's is up there with the best... Sensational steak burger with juicy pulled brisket and bacon. Fab chips and a pot of gravy to dip. If I didn't live 2 hours away I'd come every week. Awesome to see an independent smashing it like this, long may you survive and prosper!

We were staying in Cockermouth for New Year coming from Leeds. We booked Block and didn’t know what to expect as there’s a lot of good steak houses in Leeds. BLOCK BLEW THE STEAK HOUSES IN LEEDS OUT OF THE WATER! Cooked to perfection, extremely reasonably priced, very attentive staff even during the New Year’s Eve rush. I would 100% recommend. Thank you so much for a lovely meal ✨

We booked last minute and came for a rare child free meal! Was well worth it!! We had a bread board to start, stilton and bacon with a garlic and thyme butter. We wernt sure what to expect, but it was very nice. Then we had a shared platter for a starter. The beef bon bons were a highlight for me and the cumberland sausage in honey glaze was my partners. There was a Wagyu steak special on tonight, so we decided to go for that. It was sooo good, I cant praise it enough. Massive compliments to the chef. We ordered a pudding each as well, my partner said the new york cheesecame was light and a perfect finish to his meal and my brownie was everything you want from a brownie crisp on the outside and gooey in the middle!! Bit much for me after our feast though! All in all it was an oustanding meal, made better by the great service by all staff we encountered especially our waiter Jack, who was on the ball and at hand. Speedy service all round, will definately be back!!

It was a quiet Monday evening at The Spice Club Cockermouth and the staff were very welcoming upon our arrival. The restaurant looked very clean and nicely laid out. Drinks were quick to arrive, probably because we were the only 2 in there at opening time 🤭 A brilliant menu with a great choice of starters and mains. The Garlic Mushrooms were delicious and perfect. The Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala were perfect, just the right portion size and couldn’t fault it. Happy with the price and would definitely recommend The Spice Club.

What a fantastic experience, my partner and I went for dinner there last night and I must say that everything about the evening was next level - the guy looking after us was warm and welcoming and very personable - the food was amazing and so very well presented from start to finish absolutely spot on - the food was that nice I think I physically hurt myself because even when I was done I kept picking up the fork to have another mouthful highly recommend. I've only given five stars as there aren't any more to give - thank you for an enjoyable evening spice club

Great Indian based in the town of cockermouth. Generous portions. Lovely walk in and out of the town that took 15 minutes from the premier inn walking on the main road in.

Chicken Biryani and tandoori chicken was dry and not very tasty unfortunately, however balti dishes have been good. Loweswater gold very smooth. Small but reasonable vegetable samosas but pickle tray for poppadoms quite bland. Can get very busy, bookings may be needed.

Generous portions of proper tasty food. I had the Lamb Beguni (spelling?) lovely big chunks of aubergine and lamb. Everything was beautifully prepared and presented. Friendly staff and good prices. The toilets were very clean and well kept too!

Both my husband and I would totally recommend you eat here. Staff are great and the food.... amazing!! We never agree on anything, but we both agree that you can't stay in Cockermouth and not eat here. Best in ages 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The food was fantastic, one of the best Indian meals we have had. Everything tasted fresh and you could taste all the spices. We will definitely be back if we are working in the area. Well I said I would return and I have. Oct 2023. Spice Club has not disappointed at all. The popadoms are light and fresh and the pickle tray was also good. I had a fish dish which was fantastic. Plenty of fish and you could taste all the herbs, and it was slightly warm on the seasoning side, yummy. It is nice to return somewhere and it be as good as the last time. No one trip ponies here. Thank you Abdul, for making me feel so welcome. If you find my review useful, just follow me as I have plenty more.

Probably the best of the pubs we visited in Cockermouth. Nice looking place inside and out. Good service at the bar and a relaxed atmosphere. Music was playing and some sport was on the box but could easily be avoided if not interested in it. Would recommend popping in for a drink.

We were staying around the corner for a short break and this was our nearest pub after a long drive. It became the only pub we visited in Cockermouth after our first visit. The pub is lovely and far bigger than it looks when you first go in, set over several levels. The staff are welcoming and efficient and the beer well kept. I would highly recommend this pub for a drink or two.

Delicious food!! Make sure you're hungry when you come here, the portions are very filling! We wanted to try the desserts but had absolutely no room after our amazing homemade steak and ale pies. The filling of the pies was just divine, plenty of meat and delicious sauciness. Definitely recommend a meal here if you're in Cockermouth! Great selection of beers too, including local lake district options.

Clearly a very popular place with locals - in a town centre with plenty of choice - the Castle was handy for our hotel and offered a splendid range of drinks (especially ales) at reasonable prices. My abiding memory is sadly that of watching our Lionesses fall short on a Sunday morning, however!

Friendly staff, friendly people, great beer garden, dog friendly, great selection of real ales on hand pull, reasonably priced drinks .... what's not to like about the place 👍

We had a delicious meal here in the upstairs dining room. The atmosphere was warm and friendly with great service and a tasty menu. Prices were reasonable and menu varied. Booking at weekend is recommended.

Very friendly pub (and very dog friendly), superb selection of real ales in perfect condition, also a good selection of keg beers too. One of the top places on my list of great pubs in West Cumbria. A proper ale house.

A welcoming spot to enjoy a fine local brew and warm one’s cockles 🔥 🍻

Regularly pop in with family for a couple of drinks. Best pub in Cockermouth by far. Great choice of drinks, soft drinks and coffees, teas etc and always spotless. Good for watching sport and attracts a good crowd of regulars. Recommend

Whent for sunday dinner and we were not disappointed food is out of this world. Probably one of the best sunday dinners I've had the place is amazing and full of history 5* all the way. If there was a down side is staff could do with being more attentive and we had to ask to get a drink order same with food and dessert.

Met up with a friend to have a couple of pints before he went to a leaving do that was going to be in the bar once the local secondary school finished for the Christmas break. Got in the bar just after three and the place was quiet. As four o clock arrived the bar really filled up with people and there was a real buzz. The service was quick and the staff were polite and friendly. The Wainwright was a good pint.

Not had the food but have heard its good. Pub and beer are great. Good prices. My favourite pub to visit when in Cockermouth

Didn't eat, but great selection of quality cask ales. Fabulous bar. Very hospitable. Good for sport. Wish it was in Chester as it would be my local!

What a great little restaurant to find in Cockermouth! We went for a birthday dinner for two and weren't disappointed. The staff were efficient, helpful and friendly. The wine was good and the food absolutely delicious. Prices were very reasonable. I will certainly come here again. Faultless.

A brilliant Turkish restaurant in the heart of the high street. Again, like with other restaurants you need to book in advance. A very spacious restaurant. You walk past the kitchen and you can see your food being prepared! Amazing. Very upmarket and I’d recommend dressing accordingly. Fresh, quality ingredients used throughout and all served piping hot. The wait staff and other staff are very friendly and helpful. Prices similar to London but this is quality therefore worth it. Wouldn’t hesitate to return!

Some of best food we ever had. Went twice while in Cockermouth. The cold meze with flatbread are perfect starters. Also had the courgette fritters and feta filo parcels. Amazing. Then onto the mains, if you aren't sure what to get then get the mixed kebab. The chicken and lamb are beautifully spiced and cooked, so tender. Would go back to Cockermouth just for Aspava.

Up here on business, recommended by a colleague. Wow! Just wow. Superb food cooked to perfection, quick service, I had starter, mains desert and coffee. The starter was amazing (sausage). The mixed kebab for mains was delicious. I opted for the rice pudding dish for desert (forgot the name) but it was absolutely lovely and a Turkish coffee to finish. I went at 5:45pm, quiet when I arrived but got busier, so you know it is good. Would highly recommend!

Been three times, once for Turkish breakfast and twice in evening- love the food , waiter explains choices/ ingredients and gives recommendations. Really flavoursome food, very clean and can see chefs doing the cooking when sitting downstairs - definitely worth a visit. Also have patisserie range which looks delicious but haven't yet tried

Food amazing, decor very Turkish, staff lovely. Our wedding anniversary meal.

Had a decent meal here. The food is good but it is a bit on the pricey side, around £6-7 for a single mezze and £20 for a main. We ordered three mezze, a main and a dessert all to share. The mezze were good, just again a bit expensive for the size of it. Similarly for the dessert, we ordered baklava and we got two pieces for £6.50. I would come back but it is not somewhere you can keep going to because of the cost.

Service were great but seating to close together kept getting knocked when your eating or staff squeeze past food were ok but one dish were like bread and tomato soup on top as were very disappointing in the food we chose. Personally not for me but I would have to choose more from the menu to try different flavours

Lovely restaurant in the Main Street in Cockermouth. The owner and his wife as well as their service are friend and helpful. The food was very good! Having just been in Turkey 6 months ago, I must say the food in this restaurant was better than in Turkey. We ordered a few starters and mains and everything was absolutely delicious! My personal favorites were: sigara boregi (filo pastry rolls filled with feta), Ali nazik kebab (lamb kebabs on a bed of aubergine and pepper yogurt). For dessert, the Antem Katmer is one of the best desserts I’ve tried! Will definitely be back!

Outstanding experience! Excellent quality food, warm and friendly service from the staff. Already looking forward to our next visit! My friend had the fish cakes & chips, packed with fish and really tasty, and he's from South Shields! I had the double cheeseburger. Quite simply, THEE best quality meat in the burgers I've ever had. Homecut chips were very tasty as well. The prices were very reasonable considering the quality and portions. Cannot recommend this establishment any higher. Visit, you must.

Good food and service. Would have liked a little more steak in the pasta. Seafood pasta was packed.