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, towns, lakes, airports, islands, ancient sites, rivers and streams, ruins, woodlands, waterfalls, mountains, castles, historic buildings, historic monuments, caves, old mines, bluebell woods, nature reserves and disused railway lines.
Cartmel Fell, White Pike (Seathwaite), The Knott, Broughton Moor, Catbells, Orrest Head, and Lad Hows are some of High Borrans best hills to visit near High Borrans.
High Borrans's best nearby hiking areas can be found at Cartmel Fell, Coniston Coppermines Valley, Borrowdale, Troutbeck, Orrest Head, Wild Boar Fell, and Over Staveley.
There are a number of villages near High Borrans including Eskdale, Coniston, Askham, Arnside, Burton-in-Kendal, Kirkby-in-Furness, and Troutbeck.
High Borrans has some unmissable towns nearby like Sedbergh, Ulverston, Penrith, Kendal, Ambleside, Kirkby Stephen, and Cockermouth.
High Borrans's best nearby lakes can be found at Windermere, Wastwater, Tarn Hows, Thirlmere Reservoir, Derwentwater, Ullswater, and Haweswater.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting airports including Barrow/Walney Island Airport, and Carlisle Lake District Airport.
Places near High Borrans feature a number of interesting islands including Piel Island.
High Borrans has some unmissable ancient sites nearby like Hardknott Roman Fort, The Hawk, Sunkenkirk Stone Circle, Castlerigg Stone Circle, Mayburgh Henge, Gunnerkeld Stone Circle, and Castlehowe Stone Circle.
River Lickle, Appletree Worth Beck, Crowdundle Beck, Aira Beck, Hell Gill, River Kent at Kentmere, and River Kent at Basingill are great places to visit near High Borrans if you like rivers and streams.
High Borrans's best nearby ruins can be found at Appletree Worth, Stephenson Ground Limekiln (ruin), Water Yeat Limekiln (ruin), Hebblethwaite Hall Gill, Shap Abbey, Sedgwick Gunpowder Works, and Old Lime Kiln at Dalton.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting woodlands including Broughton Moor, Cow Close Wood, Jeffy Knotts Wood, Grubbins Wood, and Brigsteer Park.
Waterfalls to visit near High Borrans include Rydal Falls, Hebblethwaite Hall Gill, Aira Force, Dungeon Ghyll , Pull Beck, Skelwith Force, and Ibbeth Peril.
Mountains to visit near High Borrans include Scafell, Blencathra - Hallsfell Top, Skiddaw, Hartsop Dodd, Stony Cove Pike [Caudale Moor], Place Fell, and Wild Boar Fell.
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).
There are a several good historic buildings in the High Borrans area like Acorn Bank, Church of St Peter Askham, St Michael’s Church at Lowther, Askham Hall, Acorn Bank Watermill, Lowther Mausoleum, and Smardale Gill Viaduct.
High Borrans is near some unmissable historic monuments like Fairy Steps,
Don't miss Cathedral Quarry, Fairies Cave, Holy Well Cave, and Buttermere Tunnel's caves if visiting the area around High Borrans.
The area around High Borrans features a number of interesting old mines including Cathedral Quarry, Parrock Quarry, Hodge Close Quarry, Penny Rigg Quarry Adit, Three Kings Mine, Horse Crag Quarry, and Tilberthwaite Gill Head Waterfall Level.
Bluebell Woods to visit near High Borrans include Cow Close Wood, and Jeffy Knotts Wood.
Nature Reserves to visit near High Borrans include Smardale Gill Nature Reserve.
Disused Railway Lines to visit near High Borrans include Smardale Gill Nature Reserve.
High Borrans History
There are some historic monuments around High Borrans:
