Kendal
About Kendal
Known as the limestone gateway to the Lakes, this market town balances a rugged hiking heritage with a refined artisan food scene.
Highlights
- Historic stone yards
- Artisan mint cake
- Charming riverside walks
- Independent gallery culture
Key Facts
- Altitude: 45m
- Ski lifts: 3
- Lakes nearby: 25
- Mountain huts: 2
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Kendal
- Today: 12 to 16 °C, rain, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2046 m (1870 to 2370 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jeu. 1 oct. | 12 / 16 °C | rain | 8 mm rain | 7 h sun |
| ven. 2 oct. | 12 / 16 °C | rain | 19 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| sam. 3 oct. | 6 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | 6 mm rain | 6 h sun |
| dim. 4 oct. | 4 / 15 °C | overcast | 4 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| lun. 5 oct. | 14 / 15 °C | drizzle | 8 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| mar. 6 oct. | 9 / 15 °C | rain | 15 mm rain | 7 h sun |
| mer. 7 oct. | 7 / 13 °C | drizzle | 1 mm rain | 1 h sun |
| jeu. 8 oct. | 3 / 12 °C | overcast | dry | 10 h sun |
| ven. 9 oct. | 7 / 13 °C | rain | 20 mm rain | 0 h sun |
| sam. 10 oct. | 7 / 10 °C | drizzle | 5 mm rain | 10 h sun |
Things to do in Kendal
Hikes nearby - Kendal (7)
7 curated hiking trails around Kendal, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, Sizergh
Walk along River Kent and Sizergh estate, dog friendly, Abbot Hall, Lancaster Canal Trail, Roman Forts, Suspension Bridge. Low Sizergh's barn, café and shop, check the website for opening hours.
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Church Fell walk, Sizergh
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Park End Moss Wetland Walk at Sizergh
Park End Moss was once an area of degraded farmland, now transformed into a wildlife haven. This circular takes you through ancient woodland to wetland, popular with a variety of bird species. NB: trail map on the website differs form leaflet.
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Sizergh Fell, Sizergh
The traditional agricultural estate surrounding Sizergh offers views of the Lakeland Fells, Pennines & Morecambe Bay, as well as an array of animals, birds, butterflies & wildflowers. Mostly grassy paths, steep, uneven surfaces & gates.
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Hincaster Trail
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Heversham Trail
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Post Knott, Windermere Views Walk, Windermere
A short but steep climb taking you up to a variety of impressive views over Windermere & the stunning central fells of the Lake District, with plenty of resting places & potential picnic sites along the way. Steep in places, mostly roads & surfaced paths
Getting to Kendal
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 87 km away, about 1h43 by road
- London: 5h02 by car, 422 km
Where to stay in Kendal
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 88 EUR per night, median 210 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Kendal page.