Lake District National Park
United Kingdom · North West England · 100 m
Description
The Lake District National Park in northwest England is one of the country’s most spectacular landscapes and its largest national park. The region is defined by deep lakes, green valleys and rugged fells, including Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak. Windermere, Derwentwater and Buttermere offer opportunities for boating, kayaking and lakeside walks. Picturesque towns and villages such as Keswick, Ambleside and Grasmere combine traditional English charm with a rich literary heritage closely associated with William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District celebrates the unique interplay of nature, agriculture, culture and literature, while offering outstanding opportunities for hiking and outdoor exploration.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June or September
- Jan
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Windermere boat trips & lakeside walks
- Scafell Pike summit hike
- Buttermere & Buttermere Valley
- Derwentwater & Keswick
- Beatrix Potter's Hill Top
- Dove Cottage & Wordsworth Museum
- Ambleside & Stock Ghyll Force
- Keswick market town
- Grasmere village
- Ullswater & Aira Force
- Wastwater & Wasdale Valley
- Castlerigg Stone Circle
- Tarn Hows
- Langdale Valley & Bowfell
- Helvellyn hiking
- Old Man of Coniston hiking
- Honister Pass & Slate Mine
- Kayaking on Windermere
- Grasmere Gingerbread
- Rydal Mount
- Rydal Water & Rydal Cave
- Coniston Water & steam yacht Gondola
- Ravenglass & Ravenglass Railway
- Kendal historic town & castle ruins
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Windermere