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.
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.
Don't miss Eskdale, Coniston, Seatoller, Troutbeck, High Borrans, Kentmere, and Brigsteer's villages if visiting the area around High Borrans.
The area around High Borrans boasts some of the best ancient sites including Hardknott Roman Fort, The Hawk, Sunkenkirk Stone Circle, Castlerigg Stone Circle, High Borrans Romano-British Settlement, Mayburgh Henge, and Gunnerkeld Stone Circle.
There are a several good ruins in the High Borrans area like 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.
Penny Rigg Quarry Adit, Three Kings Mine, Tilberthwaite Gill Head Waterfall Level, Horse Crag Quarry, Tilberthwaite Deep Level Adit, Cathedral Quarry, and Parrock Quarry are great places to visit near High Borrans if you like old mines.
Tilberthwaite Gill, Rydal Falls, Hebblethwaite Hall Gill, Styhead Gill Waterfalls, Taylorgill Force, Aira Force, and Hell Gill Force are some of High Borrans best waterfalls to visit near High Borrans.
High Borrans has some unmissable rivers and streams nearby like River Lickle, Appletree Worth Beck, Styhead Gill, Crowdundle Beck, Aira Beck, Hell Gill, and River Kent at Kentmere.
Lakes to visit near High Borrans include Tarn Hows, Thirlmere Reservoir, Derwentwater, Styhead Tarn, Windermere, Wastwater, and Ullswater.
Woodlands to visit near High Borrans include Broughton Moor, Brigsteer Park, Cow Close Wood, Jeffy Knotts Wood, and Grubbins Wood.
High Borrans has some unmissable towns nearby like Sedbergh, Bowness On Windermere, Ulverston, Penrith, Kendal, Ambleside, and Kirkby Stephen.
There are a number of mountains near High Borrans including Scafell, Blencathra - Hallsfell Top, Skiddaw, Hartsop Dodd, Stony Cove Pike [Caudale Moor], Place Fell, and Wild Boar Fell.
Don't miss Brough Castle, Lowther Castle, Pendragon Castle, Lammerside Castle, Kendal Castle, Sizergh Castle, and Castlesteads (Lowther)'s castles if visiting the area around High Borrans.
There are a several good historic buildings in the High Borrans area 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.
Don't miss Fairy Steps's historic monuments if visiting the area around High Borrans.
The area around High Borrans boasts some of the best caves including Cathedral Quarry, Fairies Cave, Holy Well Cave, and Buttermere Tunnel.
Bluebell Woods to visit near High Borrans include Cow Close Wood, and Jeffy Knotts Wood.
The area around High Borrans's best nature reserves can be found at Smardale Gill Nature Reserve.
Disused Railway Lines to visit near High Borrans include 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.
There are a number of islands near to High Borrans including Piel Island.
High Borrans History
There are some historic monuments around High Borrans:
