Date:
9 July 2009
In the United Kingdom today there are fourteen National Parks and the one that is most visited because of its central location is the Lake District National Park. Here you will find Scafell Pike which is one of the UK’s highest mountains along with the country’s deepest lake namely Wastwater.
There are more than 2,187.5 miles (3,500 km) of rights of way in this part of England that you can get around by walking, cycling or riding around on horseback if you so wish. Not only will there be lots of beautiful scenery and animals for you to enjoy as you wander around the Lake District there are plenty of wonderful places to visit as well.
There are a great number of towns and villages that you can visit during your stay in this part of England. But be warned because there is so much to do and see one holiday may not be enough and you may find yourself returning here year after year.
So what places are worth considering visiting when you first spend time in the Lake District? Below we take a look at a few places you may want to include into your holiday itinerary when visiting this area.
1. Derwentwater – This lake is around 3 miles (4.8 km) long and has several small islands which you can spend time exploring if you wish. The best way to reach these is by hiring a rowing boat or motor launch for an afternoon. The other way to explore this area of the Lake District is to hope on one of the ferries which criss cross it during the summer months. In the west take time out and visit the fells of Cat Bells whilst to the east Is Friars Crag which you can explore and which offers some fantastic views across the water.
2. Keswick – Situated on Derwentwater’s north shore this is a traditional small market town but is located in one of the most beautiful settings of this part of England. It is the perfect place to say and explore the whole of this area of England. Yet although it is small there are plenty of things to do and see and place to stay and eat in it. There are three museums that you can explore and learn about the area. But if you want a little more activity in your holiday there is leisure pool and indoor climbing centre you can consider visiting.
3. Grasmere – This village is located close to the banks of the Lake of Grasmere. During the summer months down by the lake are rowing boats that you can hire to explore it further. But as for the village itself there is plenty here to keep you amused. Along with its many pubs, cafes and shops whey not visit the local Churchyard and view the poet Wordsworth grave. The best way for you to explore the lake however by following the many footpaths that surround it such as the Red Bank Road.
4. Windermere – This is England’s longest lake measuring 12.5 miles (20 km) in length and is surrounding some very beautiful and dramatic countryside. Again here is a place where you can either take a trip on one of the steamers that runs the full length of this lake or you could hire a boat instead. But walking or driving around the lake would be advisable allowing you the chance to reach places such as Orrest Head and Gummer’s How as well as villages such as Ambleside and Bowness.
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