| Coordinates: | 54.287, -2.851 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SD 44 88 |
| Dialling code: | 01539 (Kendal) |
Bowness and Lyth lies on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere and stretches into the low-lying Lyth Valley, within the scenic bounds of the Lake District and the unitary authority of Westmorland and Furness. The area mixes the compact, tourist‑focused town of Bowness-on-Windermere with quiet agricultural land, orchards and limestone outcrops, creating a striking contrast between busy waterfronts and peaceful countryside.
Tourism dominates the local economy - boating, walks and cafes bring a steady summer trade - while the Lyth Valley is historically noted for damson and fruit growing and dramatic spring blossom displays. There’s a strong sense of local community and history, from Victorian lakeside development and steamers to ongoing debates about second homes, seasonal work and conservation in this much‑visited part of rural England.
Postcode districts covering Bowness and Lyth
Most populated places nearby
- Morecambe 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Lancaster 16.8 miles27 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Kendal 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Heysham 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Ulverston 11.5 miles18.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Levens Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Cartmel Fell Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Underbarrow and Bradleyfield Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Helsington Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha Parish 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Crook Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Lindale and Newton-in-Cartmel Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Heversham Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Sedgwick Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Staveley-in-Cartmel Parish 4.4 miles7 km
- Hincaster Parish 4.6 miles7.4 km
Example postcodes in Bowness and Lyth
LA23 3DP, LA23 3AJ, LA23 3AB, LA23 3NL, LA23 3JT, LA11 6RE, LA23 3NR, LA8 8EW, LA11 6RN … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 56.4 miles90.7 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 59.2 miles95.3 km
- Lakeside Railway Station 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Newby Bridge Railway Station 5.1 miles8.2 km
Hotels in Bowness and Lyth Ad
- Linthwaite House 5
- Mason's Arms
- Storrs Hall Hotel 5
- Craig Manor 4
- Gilpin Hotel & Lake House 5
- The Gateway Hotel 4
- Cranleigh Boutique 4
- Lindeth Howe 4
- Burn How Garden Hotel - Bowness on Windermere 4
- Lyth Valley Country House
Schools in Bowness and Lyth
- Crosthwaite C of E School Primary
- Dean Barwick Primary School Primary
- Oversands School Independent - special
Local points of interest
- Watercrook Archaeological site 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Wray Castle Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Holker Hall Estate 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Terry Bank Estate 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Underley Hall Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 17.4 miles28 km
- Twistleton Manor Estate 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Roanhead Beach Beach 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Holker Street Stadium 19.2 miles30.9 km