"Patterdale
is a rival to Borrowdale in the magnificence of its surroundings. Dominated
on one side by the rugged mountain wall of the Helvellyn range and on
the other by the steep flanks of Place Fell, with, between them, that
loveliest of lakes, Ullswater, curving gracefully into the far distance."
So
wrote Wainwright in his introduction to the Coast to Coast walk.
The
village of Patterdale lies at the southern end of Ullswater, at the heart
of the Lake District. Surrounded by mountains and and with easy access
to Ullswater, it offers the ideal opportunity to explore some of the Lake
District's finest fells - or simply relax on the shores of Ullswater with
the magnificent mountain scenery as your backdrop.
Patterdale Village Store and Post Office has been providing a quality service to visitors to the Ullswater area and to local people for nearly one hundred years. It also has close links with Wainwright as it was the first shop to sell his books on the Lake District.
We share Wainwright's love of this special corner of the Lake Disrict. And when we're not in the shop, you'll probably find us out on the fells (or in the local pub!). We hope that you will call in to see us! We aim to provide a friendly service that meets your needs.
Gillian and Tom
Gillian
Beggs and Tom Driscoll
Patterdale Village Store and Post Office
Patterdale, Penrith CA11 ONW
Tel/Fax:
017684 82220
email: gmbeg@tiscali.co.uk