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Scafell PikeRising 3,209 feet (978 meters) above sea level, Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and a popular hiker's destination with many routes to the summit.
Lake District
A landscape of glacial lakes, rolling fells, and stone villages, Lake District National Park defines the pastoral beauty of northern England.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Lake District, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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The Langdale PikesThe north side of the Great Langdale valley is comprised of the Langdale Pikes, a series of peaks that includes the Pike of Stickle, Loft Crag, Harrison Stickle, and Pavey Ark.
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Grasmere HikesThe village of Grasmere sits near the center of the Lake District and is the starting point for several popular hikes.
Information
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Learn About the Park
OverviewLake District National Park is the largest National Park in England. As the name implies, this park is loaded with lakes, tarns, waterways, mountains, fells and woods.
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Basic Information
Fees and ReservationsYou're literally free to visit Lake District National Park: There isn't an entrance fee at this national park.
Point of Interest
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Aughertree Fell SettlementAughertree Fell Settlement features three farmsteads dating from Roman times.
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Hiking
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Point of interest
Scafell PikeRising 3,209 feet (978 meters) above sea level, Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and a popular hiker's destination with many routes to the summit.
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HelvellynEngland's third-highest peak can be summited via the perilous Striding Edge, which has sheer drops of hundreds of feet.
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SkiddawLooming over the town of Keswick, Skiddaw mountain rises 3,054 feet and is prominent among the Northern Fells.
Boating
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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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Coniston WaterConiston Water, in the southern part of the park, is the third largest lake in the Lake District.
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Derwent WaterJust south of Keswick, Derwent Water is one of the park's most popular destinations.
Paddling
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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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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.
Swimming
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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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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.
Camping
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Ranger Station
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Sunrise
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Support
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Lake District National Park PartnershipFormed in 2006, the LDNPP remains unique in it's approach.
Nearby Parks Around Lake District
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lake District
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Lake District National Park
The most visited national park in the United Kingdom.
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Brockhole on Windermere
Brockhole on Windermere is the Lake District National Park Visitor Centre and a great place to get your bearings on all that the National Park has to offer.
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Bike Boat Windermere
The Bike Boat operates between Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre and the traffic-free western shore of Windermere. It provides a convenient circular route that the whole family can enjoy.
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Low Wood Watersports Centre
The Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre offers an extensive range of equipment and an inspiring setting against a backdrop of the Lakeland fells is a great location for getting out on the water.
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Wray Castle
Mock-Gothic castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds
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Low Wray Campsite
One of the four campsites run by the National Trust.
