"Keeweechic's Lake District" Lake District National Park by keeweechic

Lake District National Park Travel Guide: 487 reviews and 1,306 photos

The Lake District National Park in Cumbria County is 885 square miles in size and is the largest of the 11 national parks in England & Wales. There are over 1800 miles of footpaths through some of Britain's most beautiful countryside. Early tourists to the Lake District in the 1700's came in search of beautiful scenery and today’s tourist is still doing the same thing.

The Norse Vikings who invaded Britain during the 9th and 10th centuries left their mark on the dialect which is spoken in this northern part of England. Locals refer to a mountain as a 'fell'; a waterfall as a 'force'; a stream as a 'beck' and use the word 'thwaite' for a clearing.

Two centuries ago Wordsworth was captivated by the Lake District and Ruskin used the area’s natural beauty to provide inspiration for his works. Beatrix Potters family also rented several different holiday homes in the Lakes and later she decided to move permanently to the Lake District where she became a Lakeland farmer and also wrote most of her stories. When she died in 1943, she left 4,000 acres to the National Trust.

A mix of spectacular mountains some of which exceed 3,000 feet in places and make a for a challenging climb and peaceful lakes, rolling hills and lively market towns, the Lake District is a really unique part of England.

The area around Grasmere, Ambleside, Coniston & Windermere are popular tourists spots for walking and cycling. Hadrians Walls is to the North of the Lake District.

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Intro Updated Jan 26, 2008
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Reviews (11)

Kirkstone Pass Inn - Lake District National Park

Kirkstone Pass Inn Things to Do (8)

Kirkstone Pass Inn is on the main road which goes through the Kirkstone Pass and over to Patterdale and Ullswater. The... more travel advice

Kirkstone Pass - Lake District National Park

Kirkstone Pass Things to Do (8)

The Kirkstone Pass reaches an altitude of 454m / 1489ft . There are fabulous views as you drive through this area. You... more travel advice

Grassmere Things to Do (8)

Located right int heart of the Lake District, Grasmere is just north of Ambleside on the A591 and is one of the smaller... more travel advice

Windemere Steamboat Museum - Lake District National Park

Windemere Steamboat Museum Things to Do (8)

The Windermere Steamboat Museum was built between 1976-77 and is situated on a former sand wharf site. For a number of... more travel advice

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nickandchris Nov 20, 2005 at 6:59 AM

Lake District weather is not much different from the rest of Cumbria, apart from on the fell tops. It's been very mild until this week, with our first frost. Thanks for comments on Yorkshire Dales.
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iandsmith Feb 13, 2005 at 12:02 AM

Nice overview, useful info.
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ettenaj Oct 24, 2004 at 3:25 PM

The lake districtis still beautiful dispite the massive amounts of rain it gets !! I think I have only been once when it wasnt wet !!
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windsorgirl Sep 8, 2004 at 10:25 AM

I visited the Lake District in '87 and your pages have brought back many fond memories. Thank you! wonderful pics too btw.
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Bwana_Brown Aug 28, 2004 at 9:26 PM

Beautiful photos of this amazingly scenic part of Britain! One of these days I will finally get to include it in one of our visits to England! A great shot of Kirkstone Pass, and the pub there has really got me interested!
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traveldave May 11, 2004 at 2:07 PM

A beautiful area. I think it would be fun to climb a fell to look for a force on a beck in the thwaite.
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hayward68 May 5, 2004 at 4:11 AM

Must try and find that 3rd highest pub, I've been to the highest so might as well try this one. I'm returning to the Lakes in September and quite looking forward to it :-)
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jayhawk2000 Apr 13, 2004 at 5:02 AM

I've just returned from a long weekend there; thanks for sharing your happy memories!
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MalenaN Mar 20, 2004 at 11:27 PM

Looks like a very beautiful area, and I would like to go hiking there one day. Great tips and photos!
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mtncorg Dec 19, 2003 at 9:50 AM

Fine pictures and tips. Those fells look to be great for walking.