High Borrans is a Village in the county of Cumbria.
High Borrans, nestled in the picturesque Lake District near Windermere, England, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This tranquil area, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The region is known for its scenic walking trails that meander through verdant landscapes and offer stunning views of Windermere, the largest natural lake in England. High Borrans is not only a destination for its breathtaking scenery but also for its cultural heritage, highlighted by the nearby remains of a Romano-British settlement. This historic site adds a layer of intrigue to the area, inviting visitors to explore the rich tapestry of England’s past while enjoying the serene beauty of the Lake District. Whether it’s for hiking, sightseeing, or delving into history, High Borrans in Windermere is a captivating destination that promises a memorable experience.
There are great places to visit near High Borrans including some great hills, hiking areas, villages, ancient sites, ruins, old mines, waterfalls, rivers and streams, lakes, woodlands, towns, mountains, castles, historic buildings, historic monuments, caves, bluebell woods, nature reserves, disused railway lines, airports and islands.
Cartmel Fell, White Pike (Seathwaite), The Knott, Broughton Moor, Catbells, Orrest Head, and Haystacks are some of High Borrans best hills to visit near High Borrans.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting hiking areas including Cartmel Fell, Coniston Coppermines Valley, Borrowdale, Styhead Tarn, Troutbeck, Orrest Head, and Wild Boar Fell.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting villages including Eskdale, Coniston, Seatoller, Troutbeck, High Borrans, Kentmere, and Brigsteer.
Ancient Sites to visit near High Borrans include Hardknott Roman Fort, The Hawk, Sunkenkirk Stone Circle, Castlerigg Stone Circle, High Borrans Romano-British Settlement, Mayburgh Henge, and Gunnerkeld Stone Circle.
Bonsor East Mine Workings, Bonsor Dressing Floors, Penny Rigg Copper Mill, Appletree Worth, Stephenson Ground Limekiln (ruin), Water Yeat Limekiln (ruin), and Hebblethwaite Hall Gill are some of High Borrans best ruins to visit near High Borrans.
Old Mines to visit near High Borrans include Penny Rigg Quarry Adit, Three Kings Mine, Tilberthwaite Gill Head Waterfall Level, Horse Crag Quarry, Tilberthwaite Deep Level Adit, Cathedral Quarry, and Parrock Quarry.
Tilberthwaite Gill, Rydal Falls, Hebblethwaite Hall Gill, Styhead Gill Waterfalls, Taylorgill Force, Aira Force, and Hell Gill Force are great places to visit near High Borrans if you like waterfalls.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting rivers and streams including River Lickle, Appletree Worth Beck, Styhead Gill, Crowdundle Beck, Aira Beck, Hell Gill, and River Kent at Kentmere.
Tarn Hows, Thirlmere Reservoir, Derwentwater, Styhead Tarn, Windermere, Wastwater, and Ullswater are some of High Borrans best lakes to visit near High Borrans.
The area around High Borrans boasts some of the best woodlands including Broughton Moor, Brigsteer Park, Cow Close Wood, Jeffy Knotts Wood, and Grubbins Wood.
There are a number of towns near High Borrans including Sedbergh, Bowness On Windermere, Ulverston, Penrith, Kendal, Ambleside, and Kirkby Stephen.
High Borrans's best nearby mountains can be found at Scafell, Blencathra - Hallsfell Top, Skiddaw, Hartsop Dodd, Stony Cove Pike [Caudale Moor], Place Fell, and Wild Boar Fell.
Brough Castle, Lowther Castle, Pendragon Castle, Lammerside Castle, Kendal Castle, Sizergh Castle, and Castlesteads (Lowther) are great places to visit near High Borrans if you like castles.
Don't miss Acorn Bank, Acorn Bank Watermill, Church of St Peter Askham, St Michael’s Church at Lowther, Lowther Mausoleum, Askham Hall, and Smardale Gill Viaduct's historic buildings if visiting the area around High Borrans.
There are a several good historic monuments in the area around High Borrans like Fairy Steps.
There are a number of caves near High Borrans including Cathedral Quarry, Fairies Cave, Holy Well Cave, and Buttermere Tunnel.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting bluebell woods including Cow Close Wood, and Jeffy Knotts Wood.
Nature Reserves to visit near High Borrans include Smardale Gill Nature Reserve.
The area around High Borrans's best disused railway lines can be found at Smardale Gill Nature Reserve.
High Borrans has some unmissable airports nearby like Barrow/Walney Island Airport, and Carlisle Lake District Airport.
The area close to High Borrans boasts some of the best islands including Piel Island.
High Borrans History
There are some historic monuments around High Borrans:
