National parks · North West England
A weekend in the Lake District
Two days, three lakes and a Roman fort — a mid-pace itinerary for first-time visitors.
The Lake District packs sixteen named lakes, every Wainwright peak and an unbroken Roman-Norman-Victorian heritage into a thumbprint of north-west England. This is a deliberate, two-day route that mixes water, walk and history without overdoing the driving.
Places in this guide
National parks · North East England
Lake District
Lake District — Mountainous region and national park in North West England.
Towns & cities · North West England
Windermere
Windermere — town in Cumbria, England, UK.
Towns & cities · North West England
Ambleside
Ambleside — town in Cumbria, England.
Natural landmarks · North West England
Grasmere
Grasmere — lake in Cumbria, England.
Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
Keswick
Keswick — town and civil parish in Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · North East England
Derwentwater
Derwentwater — lake in the United Kingdom.
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