Fell Foot

Fell Foot, Newby Bridge
National Trust lakeshore park and watersports ✓ Worth It Guru Verified
Visited by Cumbria Guru Parking audit checked 20 Sep 2026: current National Trust tariff is £7 up to 2 hours, £8.50 up to 4 hours and £10 all day for non-members. National Trust members park free under current validation arrangements.
Quick verdict

One of the easiest Windermere bases for families who actually want to get near or onto the water. The café, play area, showers, changing rooms and boat hire make it far more useful than a simple picnic field.

Our visit

<p>Fell Foot is a National Trust lakeshore park at the southern end of Windermere.</p>
<h2>Watersports</h2><p>Stoked Watersports offers paddleboard, kayak, canoe and rowboat hire. Hourly sessions suit beginners and families, while experienced SUP users can choose pick-up-and-go hire.</p>
<h2>Active Base</h2><p>Changing rooms, showers, lockers and underfloor heating are available. Day passes start at £2 and annual passes are £83.</p>
<h2>Parking</h2><p>Non-members pay £7 for 2 hours, £8.50 for 4 hours or £10 all day. National Trust members and Blue Badge holders park free.</p>
<h2>Bus</h2><p>Stagecoach route 6 stops directly outside and links Windermere, Bowness, Newby Bridge, Ulverston and Barrow.</p>

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