Places to Go in the Lake District

When it comes to places to go in the Lake District National Park, the protected area offers countless of picturesque villages, lakes and rivers, valleys and hills, islands, and other places which offer breathtaking view. Meanwhile, there are several accommodations, restaurants, pubs, and shops within the area for the convenience of tourists.

Lake District is England’s most prestigious and largest national park by land area. And with its vastness, the park covers several valleys and hills, islands, towns, and lakes and rivers.

These are the Places to go in the Lake District:

Derwentwater

This beautiful lake, which extends about 3 miles long, is dotted with oval-shaped islands. And with its breathtaking view, this lake is popular for tourists who can visit the place through ferries, boats, and kayaks.

Just a walking-distance from the lake, visitors can reach Keswick Town which has several outdoor equipment stores.

Thirlmere

This is a water reservoir that has a shoreline ideal for a picnic or quiet promenade. Within this place, tourists can also see a castle-like building which is a straining well that supplies water to Manchester.

Windermere

This lake, which is the longest in England, lies in the middle of hills that give this place a romantic ambience. And near this lake lies Ambleside Town which has cafes, restaurants, souvenir stores, bookshops, and outdoor equipment shops.

These are some of the places near Windermere where tourists can enjoy a pleasant accommodation: Waterhead which is a town that has several hotels and restaurants; and Bowness-on-Windermere which is a place dotted with several shops and cafes.

Northern Lakes

In the northwestern part of the National Park lies three beautiful lakes: Crummock Water, Buttermere, and Loweswater.

Crummock Water, which extends about 9 miles, is surrounded with valleys that give this place a serene beauty.

On the other hand, Loweswater is a lake that extends about 4 miles and passes through Holme Wood, a thick forest which is perfect for camping and hiking.

And lastly, Buttermere Lake which lies near a village and a hill called Rannerdale Knott where people can enjoy the most perfect view of the lake and the surrounding area.

Grasmere Village

This village, which lies near a beautiful lake, is usually visited by tourists with its quaint accommodations, restaurants, and pubs.

The nearby lake in the village is called Rydal Water which is perfect for boating with its calm and pristine water. Also, tourists should visit the Red Bank Road which is a popular trail ideal for walking.

Ullswater

This beautiful lake, which is the second largest in the National Park, is surrounded by mountains on the south and hills on the north. And at the northeastern part of Ullswater lies Pooley Bridge which is a picturesque village popular for its pubs.

 

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