Travel Guide United Kingdom Lake District

Crummock Water, Lake District, Cumbria Photo: Barry Marsh, CC0, flickr.com
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Rydal Water Photo: Jim Leach, CC BY-ND, flickr.com

Lake District

This national park is considered to be one of England's most remarkable areas of national beauty. The mountains and lakes are the perfect scenery for your next active holidays. A network of paths leads through the mountainous landscape, mystique woodland and glistening lakes to places that star in England's most famous romantic poems and fine arts.

Year of establishment: 1951
Area: 2363.41 km²

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Activities in Lake District

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Lake · Windermere

Windermere

Windermere

England’s largest Lake is over 16 km (10 miles) long and located in the National Park Lake District.

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Lake · Cumbria

Ullswater

Cumbria

The second largest lake in the National Park Lake District is 12 km (7.5 miles) long and a popular ...

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Lake · Derwentwater

Derwentwater

Derwentwater

Near Keswick, this beautiful lake can be reached on a well-maintained footpath - and it’s worth the ...

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Lake · Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

The very shallow Bassenthwaite is one of the four largest lakes in the National Park Lake District.

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Lake · Coniston Water

Coniston Water

Coniston Water

The fifth biggest lake of the National Park Lake District is a beautiful destination for outdoor ...

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Lake · Cumbria

Thirlmere

Cumbria

Initially, this lake was two smaller separate ones which were dammed to form a big water reservoir ...

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Lake · Cumbria

Haweswater

Cumbria

The water reservoir in the Mardale valley is today one of the biggest lakes in the National Park ...

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Lake · Ennerdale Water

Ennerdale Water

Ennerdale Water

Far in the west of the National Park Lakes District lies the beautiful glacial lake Ennerdale.

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Lake · Windermere

Windermere

Windermere

England’s largest Lake is over 16 km (10 miles) long and located in the National Park Lake District.

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

Lake · Cumbria

Ullswater

Cumbria

The second largest lake in the National Park Lake District is 12 km (7.5 miles) long and a popular ...

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

Lake · Derwentwater

Derwentwater

Derwentwater

Near Keswick, this beautiful lake can be reached on a well-maintained footpath - and it’s worth the ...

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

Lake · Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

Bassenthwaite Lake

The very shallow Bassenthwaite is one of the four largest lakes in the National Park Lake District.

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

Lake · Coniston Water

Coniston Water

Coniston Water

The fifth biggest lake of the National Park Lake District is a beautiful destination for outdoor ...

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

Lake · Cumbria

Thirlmere

Cumbria

Initially, this lake was two smaller separate ones which were dammed to form a big water reservoir ...

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

Lake · Cumbria

Haweswater

Cumbria

The water reservoir in the Mardale valley is today one of the biggest lakes in the National Park ...

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

Lake · Ennerdale Water

Ennerdale Water

Ennerdale Water

Far in the west of the National Park Lakes District lies the beautiful glacial lake Ennerdale.

from Lorenza Keck, Outdooractive Editors

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Spectacles of Nature in the Lake District National Park

No wonder William Wordsworth fell in love with this county and explored the landscape on foot himself. John Constable spoke of Lake District as "the finest scenery that ever was. "And children's books author Beatrix Potter wrote during her time in the national park some of her best works.

When you enter a national park, always be aware of your surroundings. The landscape, with its many lakes, offers perfect conditions for biodiverse wildlife. Some places, especially some lake islands, need special protection, therefore, access is prohibited. Please treat nature with respect and follow the rules of the national park.

Decades ago, glaciers covered the national park's land and over time, they melted and carved their way into the hard soil - this way, the most beautiful lakesides came to exist. Ullswater is not only the second largest lake in the Lake District but probably the most popular of them all. You can explore the beautiful site on foot or by bike and follow a route from Glenridding to Hallin Fell along the eastern shore.

Hike to England's highest peaks. It is possible to climb a mountain over 910 m (3,000 feet) above sea level in the Lake District National Park. Follow the routes to England's highest peaks and enjoy the great view from the top of the 978 m (3,209 feet) high Scafell Pike towering above Wastewater. If you are looking for a leisurely walk or cycling trip along a calm lake, you can select from a vast range of easy paths.