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.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting hills including Cartmel Fell, White Pike (Seathwaite), The Knott, Broughton Moor, Catbells, Orrest Head, and Haystacks.
Cartmel Fell, Coniston Coppermines Valley, Borrowdale, Styhead Tarn, Troutbeck, Orrest Head, and Wild Boar Fell are some of High Borrans best hiking areas to visit near High Borrans.
There are a several good villages in the High Borrans area like Eskdale, Coniston, Seatoller, Troutbeck, High Borrans, Kentmere, and Brigsteer.
High Borrans's best nearby ancient sites can be found at 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 great places to visit near High Borrans if you like ruins.
Don't miss Penny Rigg Quarry Adit, Three Kings Mine, Tilberthwaite Gill Head Waterfall Level, Horse Crag Quarry, Tilberthwaite Deep Level Adit, Cathedral Quarry, and Parrock Quarry's old mines if visiting the area around High Borrans.
Don't miss Tilberthwaite Gill, Rydal Falls, Hebblethwaite Hall Gill, Styhead Gill Waterfalls, Taylorgill Force, Aira Force, and Hell Gill Force's waterfalls if visiting the area around High Borrans.
The area around High Borrans boasts some of the best rivers and streams including River Lickle, Appletree Worth Beck, Styhead Gill, Crowdundle Beck, Aira Beck, Hell Gill, and River Kent at Kentmere.
There are a number of lakes near High Borrans including Tarn Hows, Thirlmere Reservoir, Derwentwater, Styhead Tarn, Windermere, Wastwater, and Ullswater.
Broughton Moor, Brigsteer Park, Cow Close Wood, Jeffy Knotts Wood, and Grubbins Wood are some of High Borrans best woodlands to visit near High Borrans.
Sedbergh, Bowness On Windermere, Ulverston, Penrith, Kendal, Ambleside, and Kirkby Stephen are some of High Borrans best towns to visit near High Borrans.
Scafell, Blencathra - Hallsfell Top, Skiddaw, Hartsop Dodd, Stony Cove Pike [Caudale Moor], Place Fell, and Wild Boar Fell are great places to visit near High Borrans if you like mountains.
High Borrans's best nearby castles can be found at Brough Castle, Lowther Castle, Pendragon Castle, Lammerside Castle, Kendal Castle, Sizergh Castle, and Castlesteads (Lowther).
High Borrans has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Acorn Bank, Acorn Bank Watermill, Church of St Peter Askham, St Michael’s Church at Lowther, Lowther Mausoleum, Askham Hall, and Smardale Gill Viaduct.
There are a several good historic monuments in the area around High Borrans like Fairy Steps.
Cathedral Quarry, Fairies Cave, Holy Well Cave, and Buttermere Tunnel are great places to visit near High Borrans if you like caves.
High Borrans has some unmissable bluebell woods nearby like Cow Close Wood, and Jeffy Knotts Wood.
There are a several good nature reserves in the area around High Borrans like Smardale Gill Nature Reserve.
High Borrans is near some unmissable disused railway lines like Smardale Gill Nature Reserve,
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting airports including Barrow/Walney Island Airport, and Carlisle Lake District Airport.
Piel Island is one of High Borrans's best, nearby islands to visit in High Borrans.
High Borrans History
There are some historic monuments around High Borrans:
