The Lake District The Lake District, also known as the Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region in North-West England. A popular holiday destination, it is famous for its lakes, forests and mountains (or fells) and its associations with the early 19th century writings of William Wordsworth and the other Lake Poets.
Lake District National Park Area Size The Lake District National Park is England's largest and The location of the Lake District, covers: shown in white, within Northern England. • 2362 square kilometres
• 912 square miles
• 583,747 acres or
• 236,234 hectares Width (west to east): 58 km or 36 miles Width (north to south): 64 km or 40 miles
What is the weather like? Due to its location and mountainous area, Lake District is the wettest part of England. Looking north from the foot of Windermere Lake, With annual rainfall around 80 inch each with Fell Foot Park right, and Lakeside Pier left. year, this varies on location. March to June tend to be the driest months, with October to January the wettest, but at low levels there is relatively little difference between months. It is generally very windy, but this also varies depending on whether you are on the ground or the highest point of a mountain. Places to visit: The Lake District has plenty to do for adults and children alike, including boating on Coniston Water using an electric boat, a bus ride to see all some spectacular views and seeing art sculptures in Grizedale Forest where you can also have a lovely picnic, weather permitting. The Wildlife Park has over 100 species of exotic animals, with on-site park keepers as well as an indoor soft play. There is even a castle called Muncaster Castle complete with an own sanctuary and a maze.
Did you know? England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike, lies within the park. The Lake District is also home to over a dozen lakes, including England’s largest, Windermere.
Buttermere Lake, Lake District
Muncaster Castle is one of the biggest attractions in the South Western Lake District. The castle is owned by the Pennington family, who have lived at Muncaster for at least 800 years.
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Wast Water Wast Water is a lake located in the western part of the Lake District. The lake is almost 4.8 kilometers (3 miles) long and about 540 meters (0.33 mile) wide. It is the deepest lake in England at 79 meters (258 feet).
Aira Force Waterfall Aira Force is one of the most famous waterfalls in The Lake district. It is located just off the banks of Ullswater.
Tarn Hows Tarn Hows is an area of the Lake District National Park, containing a picturesque tarn (pond, lake or mountain), approximately 2 miles northeast of Coniston and about 1.5 miles northwest of Hawkshead.