| Coordinates: | 54.287, -2.851 |
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| 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 miles
- Lancaster 16.8 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 18.9 miles
- Kendal 5.2 miles
- Heysham 16.6 miles
- Ulverston 11.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Crosthwaite and Lyth Parish 0.4 miles
- Levens Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Cartmel Fell Parish 2.9 miles
- Underbarrow and Bradleyfield Parish 3.1 miles
- Helsington Parish 3.1 miles
- Witherslack, Meathop and Ulpha Parish 3.6 miles
- Crook Parish 3.8 miles
- Lindale and Newton-in-Cartmel Parish 3.9 miles
- Heversham Built-up area 4.2 miles
- Sedgwick Parish 4.3 miles
- Staveley-in-Cartmel Parish 4.4 miles
- Hincaster Parish 4.6 miles
Example postcodes in Bowness and Lyth
LA8 8LJ, LA23 3DG, LA8 8LR, LA23 3BP, LA23 3QP, LA11 6RQ, LA8 8LE, LA23 3EP, LA8 8HG … See all
Transport links
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 56.4 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 59.2 miles
- Lakeside Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Newby Bridge Railway Station 5.1 miles
Hotels in Bowness and Lyth Ad
- Burn How Garden House Hotel 3
- Lakes Hotel & Spa 5
- The Bulls Head
- The Cranleigh Boutique 4
- Linthwaite House Hotel 5
- Damson Dene Hotel 3
- Storrs Hall Hotel on the shore of Lake Windermere 5
- The Gateway Inn 3
- The Belsfield Hotel 4
- Craig Manor Hotel 3
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 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 7.2 miles
- Wray Castle Estate 7.8 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 8.9 miles
- Terry Bank Estate 10.2 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 12.4 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 15.6 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 17.4 miles
- Twistleton Manor Estate 17.8 miles
- Cumbrian Mountains Mountains 18.2 miles
- Roanhead Beach Beach 18.5 miles
- Holker Street Stadium 19.2 miles