The Lake District is located in the north west of England and consists of the England’s largest National Park and also includes Scafell Pike, its highest mountain, as well as Wastwater, its deepest lake.

The busiest part of the area is contained to the Lake District National Park, which lies solely within Cumbria, and is one few mountainous regions England. Land in England that rises more than 3000ft above sea level is contained in this National Park, and includes Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain. Scafell Pikes most frequently attempted ascent starts from Wasdale Head, located at the north side of Wastwater at the west of Scafell Pike. On busy peak periods and summer weekends, hoards of hikers attempt this steep but relatively uncomplicated hike up the mountain. There are many more challenging ascents for the more ambitious.

Windermere is the most famous lake within the Lake District and is 10.5 miles in length (stretching from Newby Bridge to Ambleside); the width varies from 0.25 of a mile to about one mile. The lake spans an area of 14.7 square km, and reaches depths of roughly 220ft towards the northern end. The name-sake of Windermere stems from the Scandinavian for ‘lake of man called Vinandr’. At the southern point of the lake you’ll find the River Leven which the lake flows out to, and is thus replenished by the River Brathay, the Tiver Rothay, the River Trout Beck, The river Cunsey Beck and many minor streams and tributaries.

The popular town of Ambleside is about 0.5 of a mile the north side of the lake and is incredibly popular with tourists. This frenetic area is full of tea shops, restaurants and is a resource for walkers seeking walking equipment from the many shops that cater to their needs.

There are many, many things to see and do in the Lake Distract from relaxation breaks to energetic activity holidays. Holiday cottages are dotted throughout the area, why not search and start your magical break in the Lake District?