Things to do in Ravenglass on a rainy day… 

The Lake District is renowned for its wet weather, with rainy days often being the norm! Although we encourage you not to let the rain put you off, here are some ideas for things to do when heavy rain is really spoiling your outdoor plans… 

• Take a train ride 

If the weather isn’t affecting services, take a trip on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. From Dalegarth Station, you can explore three waterfall hikes and view the falls of Stanley Ghyll Force, Cam Spout and Gill Force at their most impressive following rainfall. 

• Muncaster Castle

When the rain is falling, give the gardens a miss and head inside the lavish rooms of Muncaster Castle. You can take a day tour around the inside of the castle exploring rooms such as the Great Hall and the 14th century pele tower, which are the oldest sections of the castle. The Library is also one of the most acclaimed rooms in the castle, with brass railings and an elegant ceiling. An tour of the castle can be accompanied with an audio commentary, narrated by the current owner Patrick Gorden-Duff-Pennington. The castle has been home to the Pennington family since 1208. Their long ownership is believed to be due to the ‘Luck of Muncaster’, which refers to a drinking glass gifted to the family by Henry VI. He declared as long as the glass remained intact, the Pennington family would thrive in the area. The glass still remains in the castle today.