Take in the lakeside beauty of Askham
The lake and parks create a pretty picture of Askham. This welcoming and walkable city entices travellers with its bars and restaurants. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in Askham
Do you want to find attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Askham a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Treetop Trek (15.9 mi / 25.6 km)
- Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre (1.1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Acorn Bank (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
- Rookin House Activity Centre (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
- Glenridding Sailing Centre (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
- High Cup Winery (9.4 mi / 15.2 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Askham
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Askham is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Whinfell Forest (4.5 mi / 7.2 km)
- Ullswater (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- Aira Force (7.3 mi / 11.7 km)
- Hellvellyn (11.9 mi / 19.1 km)
- Blencathra (12.1 mi / 19.4 km)
- Grasmere Lake & Rydal Water (14.6 mi / 23.4 km)
Transport to and around Askham
The nearest airport is in Carlisle (CAX), located 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 53.4 mi (85.9 km) away.