The English Lake District is a self-contained mountain area whose narrow, radiating glaciated valleys, steep fells and slender lakes exhibit an extraordinary beauty and harmony.
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Some of the stunning landscapes are home to ancient ruins, with stone abbeys and Roman forts in the foreground, making the Lake District a giant playground for photographers. Certainly, it's among the most naturally beautiful regions in the United Kingdom.
Tourists from all over the world visit the Lake District National Park for its spectacular scenery, wildlife, history and culture. Tourism is vital to the economy of the area, providing employment and supporting services in local communities.
Some of our best-known attractions are about engaging directly with the beautiful landscapes: from boat hire options on Lake Windermere to tackling the Via Ferrata at Honister Slate Mine. Whatever your age, whatever your interest, we've something for you to see and do.
Couples in the Lake District will find an entire world of romance nestled in the scenic English countryside with everything from fine dining to luxury hotels and outdoor adventure.
As a result the topography of the Lake District includes smooth U-shaped valleys and steep and sharp ridges, England's highest mountain and deepest and longest lakes. The Lake District is often compared to a wheel, with the hub approximately at Dunmail Raise, north of Grasmere.
The Lake District may have seemingly endless tracts of natural beauty that you are free to enjoy, but virtually everything else in the region comes at a cost. Accommodations, dining, activities and attractions are all known for being relatively pricey, mostly because of the immense popularity of the National Park.
The Lake District supports a unique assemblage of wildlife and habitats. The habitats which we see today have been developing since the retreat of the glaciers 10,000 years ago and are a response to a complex underlying geology, geomorphological processes, altitude, climate and the history of human land management.