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The Lake District National Park is one of thirteen National parks in the United Kingdom. It lies entirely within the county of Cumbria, and is one of England's few mountainous regions.

The Lake District's location on the north-west cost of England, coupled with its mountainous geography, makes it the wettest part of England.

Major lakes Lake District : Ullswater, Windermere, Coniston Water, and Derwent Water.

Towns in the Lake District : Ambleside, Carlisle, Cartmel, Cockermouth, Coniston, Glenridding, Grasmere, Hawkshead, Kendal, Keswick, Maryport, Penrith, Pooleybridge, Ravenglass, Troutbeck, Ulverston, Whitehaven and Windermere. 


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Boating Holidays

  -  Find your perfect UK Boating Holiday
From the moment you set off on your boating holiday in your self-drive hire cruiser or traditional narrowboat, onto Britain's vast network of canals, rivers and inland waterways, you're at the helm in more ways than one. That's because you have the freedom to decide where to go, where to stop and what to visit.
If you visit the North of England, you can journey on the Aire and Calder Navigation, the Calder and Hebble, the Huddersfield Leeds and Liverpool and the Trans-Pennine system, where the locks will take you and your boat high into the hills.

Car Rental

 

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Holiday Homes / Apartments

   -  leading UK provider of self-catered holidays throughout the UK
Availability search [ refining by specifying price, pet, pub nearby, open fire, swimming pool and more possible ], special offers and brochure request.

  -  Holiday Lodges and Holiday Parks Britain
A short break, or weekend, at one of our holiday parks gives you a real getaway, whatever the season. You'll find well-equipped and cosily heated bungalows, lodges, chalets, apartments and caravans in beautiful forest, countryside and coastal surroundings from Cornwall to the Scottish Highlands and from Pembrokeshire to East Anglia.

 Lakeland Hideaways  -  Lake District self catering holiday cottages
Wide range of properties, all situated in and around the village of Hawkshead and Esthwaite Water, so whether you prefer a traditional Lakeland cottage, or a Barn conversion; a location in the village of Hawkshead, or overlooking the beautiful Lakeland fells; Close to local pubs and restaurants, or beside a Lake, they will have a property to suit your taste and your pocket.

See for more the page Holiday Homes

Hostels / Youth Hostels

 Youth Hostels England 

Hotels Lake District

 Hotels in the Lake District  -  Hotel Guide Lake District
Hotels in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Ambleside, Kendal, Keswick, Grasmere, Barrow in Furness, Borrowdale Valley, Cockermouth, Grange Over Sands, Newby Bridge, Bampton, and more ...

 Hotels in Windermere  -  Hotel Guide Windermere

 

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Evan Evens Tours  -     -  Sightseeing by Rail
Train Tours to Lake District.


Superbreak offer leisure hotel breaks and features 2-5 star hotels, with the majority in the 3-4 star+ rating.



Travel Guides Lake District / Magazine / Related books

 The Rough Guide to The Lake District - Jules Brown
Popularised by writers such as William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and children's favourite Beatrix Potter, The Lake District continues to attract walkers, climbers (the area is home to England's highest mountain Scafel l Pike) and lovers of the great outdoors. As you would expect from a Rough Guide, there's a detailed list of B&B, youth hostel and camping site accommodation. The book provides hints and advice on outdoor sports, including advice on cycle hire, suggested walks for hikers and bus route information for cheaters.
Paperback 304 pages (April 28, 2005); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843534185

  -  Discounted subscription
Lakeland Walker is the only magazine devoted to walks in this area of outstanding natural beauty. With a multitude of walks in every issue there is something for everyone, from leisurely strolls by rivers and lakes to more daunting day treks to the summits of England's highest mountains.

 England's Northwest  -  Trevor Bates, Bill Meadows
The book aims to paint a pictorial and world portrait of the region's technological and industrial progress with care of classic landscapes and historic towns and cities. It draws on the ingenuity of its people, its entrepreneurial drive, its built heritage and superb scenery. It covers the attractions of Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Liverpool, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Hardcover (June 4, 2002); Publisher: The Bluecoat Press; Language: English; ISBN: 1872568955
 Guide to the Lakes
William Wordsworth published his Guide to the Lakes in 1810, and by 1835 it had reached its fifth edition, now called A Guide through the District of the Lakes in the North of England, and this book was particularly influential in popularising the region.

Transport / How do I travel to the Lake District

 Manchester Airport 
 Liverpool John Lennon Airport

  Opodo  -  
Flight tickets Lake District, Flight tickets Manchester, Flight tickets Liverpool.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  Flights Northwest England

The main rail routes to Manchester from London, Birmingham or Scotland are operated by Virgin Trains, and regional services from Liverpool, Leeds or Hull are operated by Arriva trains or First Northwestern. By road, National Express coaches offer a fast service from a range of towns and cities.

 
thetrainline is the fully impartial rail ticketing website owned by the Virgin Group, Virgin Rail Group and National Express Group, providing the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK.

 Arriva - Trains Northern 
 Arriva Trains Northern provides urban rail services across the north of England. 
 First Northwestern
Online ticket purchasing service is limited to journeys that start or end at Manchester Airport.
 Virgin Trains
Pendolino and Voyager trains; high speed, high frequency service that will reduce journey times and make your journey even more comfortable.

  -  Coach Line
You name it, they go there. National Express carries over 16 million passengers a year to 1000 different places in the UK, and thousands of others to destinations across Europe and Ireland. They run more services to and from UK airports than anyone else, and they even lay on special services to festivals like Glastonbury!

 Maps International  -   
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Multimap.com 
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 The lake District  -  official site of the Cumbria Tourist Board
Have fun on the water in a rowing boat or take it easy on a relaxing lake cruise or for the more energetic, view the lakes from the lofty Lakeland peaks. There are plenty of perfect picnic locations and miles of beaches to explore. Our award-winning gardens are at their best now and there's an excellent choice of child-friendly attractions to keep the whole family entertained all summer...
 Lake District National Park Authority
The Lake District National Park in the north-west of England is the largest English National Park. Its 2,292 square kilometres cover fells, dales, lakes and villages. The National Park also includes part of the West Coast, with beaches and tidepools.
People have been using the area for at least 10,000 years. In 1951 it was designated as a National Park to protect it for future generations.
 Lakeland Gateway  -  Kendal, Windermere and the Southern Lakes.
Kendal, Windermere & the Southern Lake District, including the Lake District Peninsulas
Encompassing two of England's best known National Parks, the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, the outstanding natural beauty of this area with its magnificent mountains and beautiful lakes has inspired many famous people like William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
Finding a place to stay in the Lake District couldn't be easier with our great choice of Lake District accommodation from top class hotels to homely b&bs, all quality assured.
The Lake District has a great variety of places to visit and see - historic houses and gardens, cruises on Lake Windermere, museums, galleries, crafts, animal parks and steam railways. Fun for the whole family whatever the weather!

 Alderdale  -  Allerdale Borough Council
So much to see and do, and so much going on in Allerdale! If you're a visitor why not stay in a hotel, a bed & breakfast or guest house and take your time to explore Keswick and the Western Lake District, one of England's most beautiful and exciting areas.
 Brockhole 
 Copeland  -  Copeland District Council
 Eden  -  Eden District Council  -  Tourism  -  Visit Eden
Eden is a lovely destination for a holiday at any time of year. A wealth of local attractions to suit all ages and interests can be found here and you will be inspired and rejuvenated by the clean air and dramatic landscapes. 
The Eden Valley is nestled close to the English Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated within a two-hour drive of several international airports, it is easily found, between Junctions 38 and 41 of the M6 Motorway. Eden is also well served by the Virgin 'West Coast Mainline' rail
Eden will surprise you with its range of activities - there is so much to choose - from strenuous high mountain paths to gentle riverside strolls, plus golf, sailing, canoeing and other watersports. The Eden Valley is increasingly popular with cyclists who enjoy the quiet country lanes and the famous C2C cycle-route. Despite its rural location, there are over seventy visitor attractions in Eden so whether your interests are outdoor activities, fine food, family days out or delving into the area's unique history, you will find something to suit you.

 Ambleside
 Carlisle
 Cartmel
 Cockermouth
 Coniston
 Glenridding - at the foot of Kirkstone Pass at the southern end of Ullswater Lake
Glenridding is the main centre for the Ullswater area. Once Glenridding was the centre of the lead mining industry. Close to Glenridding is Patterdale on the southern tip of Ullswater Lake.
 Grasmere
 Hawkshead
 Kendal
 Keswick
 Maryport
 Penrith
 Pooleybridge
 Ravenglass
 Troutbeck
 Ulverston
 Whitehaven
 Windermere 

Lakes, tarns and reservoirs in the Lake District National Park :

 Alcock Tarn, east of Grasmere, below Heron Pike
 Angle Tarn, north of Bowfell
 Angle Tarn, east of Patterdale, by Angletarn Pikes
 Bassenthwaite Lake
 Beacon Tarn in the Blawith fells, west of Coniston Water
 Blackbeck Tarn on Haystacks
 Bleaberry Tarn, north of Red Pike, near Buttermere
 Blea Tarn, near Boot, Eskdale
 Blea Tarn, between Pike of Blisco and Lingmoor Fell
 Blea Tarn, on Watendlath fell, north of Ullscarf
 Blea Water, below High Street
 Blelham Tarn, west of Windermere
 Blind Tarn, on the east side of the ridge south of Dow Crag
 Boretree Tarn, west of the southern end of Windermere
 Bowscale Tarn, on the slopes of Bowscale Fell
 Brothers Water
 Burnmoor Tarn, Between Eskdale and Wasdale
 Buttermere
 Chapelhouse Reservoir, south-east of Uldale
 Codale Tarn, east of High Raise and the Langdale Pikes
  Coniston Water
 Crummock Water
 Dale Head Tarn, between Dale Head and High Spy
  Derwent Water
 Devoke Water
 Dock Tarn, east of Rosthwaite, south of Watendlath
 Easedale Tarn, west of Grasmere
 Elter Water
 Ennerdale Water
 Esthwaite Water
 Floutern Tarn, north of Great Borne
 Goat's Water, west of the Old Man of Coniston
 Grasmere
 Greendale Tarn, by Middle Fell near Wasdale
 Grisedale Tarn, between Fairfield and Dollywaggon Pike
 Gurnal Dubs, west of Garnett Bridge
 Harrop Tarn, in the Wythburn fells, west of Thirlmere
 Haweswater Reservoir
 Hayeswater
 High Dam Tarn, west of the southern end of Windermere
 High House Tarn, south of Glaramara
 Innominate Tarn, on Haystacks
 Kentmere Reservoir
 Knipe Tarn, south-east of Bowness-on-Windermere
 Lanty's Tarn, west of Patterdale
 Levers Water, on the east side of the Coniston fells
 Lingmoor Tarn, on Lingmoor Fell
 Little Langdale Tarn
 Little Tarn, near Orthwaite, south of Uldale
 Littlewater Tarn, near Bampton
 Loughrigg Tarn, below Loughrigg
 Loweswater
 Low Tarn, south of Red Pike, between Yewbarrow and the Seatallan-Haycock ridge
 Low Water, north of the Old Man of Coniston
 Meadley Reservoir, by Flat Fell, Ennerdale
 Moss Eccles Tarn, between Windermere and Esthwaite Water
 Over Water, south of Uldale
 Parkgate Tarn, near Eskdale
 Potter Tarn, west of Garnett Bridge
 Red Tarn, below the summit of Helvellyn
 Red Tarn, between Cold Pike and Pike of Blisco
 Rydal Water
 Scales Tarn, below the summit of Blencathra and Sharp Edge
 Scoat Tarn, below Red Pike and Scoat Fell
 Seathwaite Tarn, west of the Coniston fells
 Siney Tarn, north of Eskdale
 Skeggles Water, between Kentmere and Longsleddale
 Small Water, between Mardale Ill Bell and Harter Fell
 Sprinkling Tarn, between Scafell Pike and Seathwaite Fell
 Stickle Tarn, below Pavey Ark in the Langdale Pikes
 Styhead Tarn, at the head of Styhead Gill, between Scafell Pike and Great Gable
 Tarn at Leaves on Rosthwaite Fell
 Tarn Hows
 Tewet Tarn, below Low Rigg near St John's in the Vale
 Thirlmere
 Three Dubs Tarn, between Windermere and Esthwaite Water
 Three Tarns, between Bowfell and Crinkle Crags
  Ullswater
 Wast Water
 Watendlath Tarn
 Wet Sleddale Reservoir
  Windermere
 Wise Een Tarn, between Windermere and Esthwaite Water
 Yewtree Tarn, between Holme Fell and Tarn Hows

 Discover England's Northwest 
There is as much to see and do for kids in England's Northwest as there is for adults, with The Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, Camelot Theme Park, Knowsley Safari Park, Pleasureland and Blackpoll Pleasure beach all in the Northwest region.
 England the country: northwest
The north of England is a very diverse place. There is a mixture of densely populated towns, two national parks, wild moors, serene dales, stone cottages, historic sites, grand castles, gloomy churchyards, Georgian and Victorian grandeur, the Lake district and a great deal of cultural heritage.
 Englands Golf Coast
Part of England's Northwest, a region of striking contrasts, from the lush green beauty of the Lake District to the cosmopolitan, modern cities of Liverpool and Manchester and the seaside resorts of Lancashire. And at the heart of England's Golf Coast - The Mersey waterfront - spanning 70 miles of Merseyside coastline for all to enjoy.
Most famous links are the three Royals: Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Royal Birkdale and Royal Liverpool

Cuisine

 Traditional foods in England
The Good Food Guide 2005 - by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
The Good Food Guide continues to be the most reliable single source for the best of eating out in the UK. Its objectivity and independence have been well established for over 50 years, and its commitment to providing informative, well-written, fully researched reviews of around 1,300 of the best restaurants in the land remains undiminished. As for each new edition, the range it covers is wide, whether it is a Chinese restaurant in Liverpool, fish restaurant in Edinburgh, country-house hotel dining room in Wales, or latest opening by a high-profile chef in London. There are over 350 entries in London alone -- more than in many just-London' restaurant guides.
Paperback 784 pages (October 1, 2004)
English Food by Jane Grigson, Gillian Zeiner (Illustrator), Sophie Grigson
Paperback 400 pages; Penguin Books Ltd; ISBN: 0140273247
Favourite Pudding Recipes: Traditional Ways to a Man's Heart - Birkett Foster
Paperback 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon; ISBN: 1898435685

History Northwest England

 Gunpowder Plot Society
Around midnight at the start of 5th November 1605, 36 barrels of gunpowder were uncovered under the House of Lords of the Houses of Parliament. The following day was State Opening Day and a big explosion had certainly been planned for the occasion! Who had wanted to blow up the Parliament and those in it at the start of James I reign and why?
 National Trust

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

Lake District Literature - see Wikipedia
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 English folk and traditional music
Guide to Internet resources relating to English folk music
 Traditional music & Folk related links - by area

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Lake District Desktops
Lake District Wallpaper Digital Photographs, Pictures, Images and screensavers for Apple Mac or Windows

 England's Northwest
Events in the region, links directory, culture, exploring te region and more
 NW4U - Northwest search engine and directory Manchester Liverpool Merseyside Cumbria NorthWest England

 Yahoo  -  Lake_District Directories

 MSN UK 

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