About Lake District
England's Lake District is Romantic poetry made landscape—dramatic peaks ring jewel-coloured waters; valleys shelter market towns and fell walkers. Wordsworth wandered here; so did hikers seeking their own sublime moments. Mountains touch the sky; lakes mirror them perfectly.
Country
United Kingdom
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
GBP
Language
English
Things to do in Lake District
Hike Scafell Pike or easier fells like Catbells
Sail on Windermere or Coniston Water
Explore Ambleside's independent shops and pubs
Tour Beatrix Potter's Hill Top farm and museum
Cycle the Dales or take mountain bike trails
Visit Dove Cottage (Wordsworth's home)
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