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Bassenthwaite LakeBassenthwaite Lake, in the northern part of the Lake District, offers opportunities for paddling, sailing, boating and swimming.
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Paddling, Lake District National Park
Explore Paddling in Lake District National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Paddling Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Paddling guide to compare the stops that belong together in Lake District National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Coniston WaterConiston Water, in the southern part of the park, is the third largest lake in the Lake District.
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Crummock Water/ButtermereIn the northwestern part of the park, the clear waters of this lake are surrounded by the steep fellsides of Skiddaw slate.
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Derwent WaterJust south of Keswick, Derwent Water is one of the park's most popular destinations.
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GrasmereOne of the smaller lakes in the Lake District, great for swimming and paddling.
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UllswaterUllswater is the second-largest lake in the Lake District and offers multiple water-based recreational opportunities.
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Wast WaterOne of the most dramatic lakes, Wast Water is the region's deepest and is surrounded by mountains.
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WindermereThe largest natural lake in England is fittingly a center of activity in the Lake District.
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Ennerdale WaterThe most westerly and remote of the Lake District's lakes, Ennerdale Water is exceptionally clear.
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Thirlmere ReservoirThe man-made Thirlmere Reservoir was created in the Victorian times to meet the demand for more water.
