Borrans Park is a popular place for families and picnickers, offering splendid views of the surrounding fells and across the lake to Waterhead. It's close to the Roman fort at Galava too.

The Wandering Fiona

August 12, 2021

Hiking

Great little park to walk around. Right next door to a Roman fort.

Charlie Cosh

March 18, 2023

Hiking

At the end of Lake Windermere this grassy park gives nice views of the lake and access to the remains of the Roman fort.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Borrans Park and the Roman Fort (Galava)

4.9

(18)

183

hikers

#1.

Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from The Lakes School

23.1km

06:00

140m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Hard

3.9

(18)

hikers

#2.

View over Lake Windermere – View of Windermere Lake loop from Ambleside

7.64km

02:13

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.9

(42)

124

hikers

#3.

Skelghyll Woods – Wansfell Pike summit loop from Ambleside

11.2km

03:59

530m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 50 m

Weather

Monday 30 March

15°C

6°C

19 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Lakes, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

The Coffin Route

View of Rydal Water from Rydal Cave

View of Windermere from High Pike

Heron Pike

Hawkshead Village

Tarn Hows Eastern Shore

View of Grasmere from Loughrigg Terrace

Path Along the River Rothay

View of Windermere from High Sweden Coppice

Rydal Water Beach

View of Windermere from Todd Crag

Borrans Park and the Roman Fort (Galava)

#1.

Wray Castle – Windermere Ferry loop from The Lakes School

#2.

View over Lake Windermere – View of Windermere Lake loop from Ambleside

#3.

Skelghyll Woods – Wansfell Pike summit loop from Ambleside

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️