England’s largest national park
The Lake District is England’s largest national park, nestled on the north-west corner of the country, just south of the Scottish border. This is a must-see on your adventures around England or Great Britain as a whole.
The history and geology of the park dates back millennia to create the landscape of lakes and mountains that we have today. The Lake District is home to England’s highest mountain after all, Scafell Pike, and its deepest lake, Wastwater.
Although it only became a national park in the early 1950s, the region has long been established as a haven of natural beauty and tranquillity. When you travel through this rugged area, you can expect an outdoor paradise.
Picture pristine lakes ideal for wild swimming, boating or kayaking, such as Windermere, Ullswater, Derwentwater, and Buttermere. Imagine the craggy peaks and lush valleys. If you enjoy hiking, you’re sure to get itchy feet!
The enchanting atmosphere of the Lake District is one reason to visit, but it’s also full of cultural highlights.
In fact, it has a long history of inspiring authors and artists, such as William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Their former homes, Dove Cottage and Hill Top respectively, are still standing and open to visitors.
Towns such as Ambleside, Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere are full of independent shops, traditional pubs and cafés that highlight the larder of the region.
It’s no wonder the Lake District became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. This is thanks to its awe-inspiring scenery and agricultural and pastoral traditions, as well as its rich heritage from Roman to Romantic times.
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