| The Lake District is located in Cumbria, The North | | | | the Lake District. Travelling around Lakeland is very |
| West of England and is one of the most beautiful | | | | easy, with a number of services on offer including |
| and picturesque places in the world, it is also known | | | | taxis, buses, even the traditional steamer boat on |
| as "the lakes" or "Lakeland". In 1951 some 886 square | | | | Lake Windermere. |
| miles of the lake district became a national park and | | | | The Lake District is a walker's paradise at any time |
| today it takes up a massive 885 square miles, the | | | | of the year with many walking routes mapped out |
| Lake District is the largest of England's 12 national | | | | and is famous for its breathtaking scenery, charming |
| parks and is the best known tourist destination in | | | | Lakeland towns, villages and historical houses and |
| England, outside of London. The lakes are only a few | | | | castles that can be seen along the way it is also |
| hours travel time away from three international | | | | superb mountain biking territory with many paths and |
| airports making the lakes easy to get to, via car, bus | | | | tracks to explore. Many Rock climbers visit the Lake |
| or train. | | | | District as it is home to Scafell Pike, England's highest |
| Home of the writer Beatrix Potter and loved by the | | | | mountain at 3210ft high. Windermere Lake a massive |
| poet William Wordsworth, the Lake District | | | | 10.5 miles long is popular with sailing boats, anglers |
| maintained by the UK's National Trust is now a world | | | | and other water sports activities. Among the many |
| famous national park visited by up to 16 million people | | | | lakes Wastwater, which is located at the foot of |
| a year. The Lake District is a very beautiful and | | | | Scafell is the deepest lake in England at around 258 |
| tranquil place to relax, but for those who like | | | | feet deep. |
| adventure there are lots of activities to get involved | | | | Whether you visit the area to unwind and relax |
| in. The area offers a wealth of interesting visitor | | | | surrounded by the natural beauty of the area or visit |
| attractions and outdoor activities with plenty of | | | | to participate in a sporting activity the Lake District is |
| places to stay including hotels, hostels, camping and | | | | an enjoyable area for a wide range of age groups |
| caravanning sites which are all ideal for a holiday in | | | | with lots to offer. |