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Visit the Lake District
The area is home to the England's highest peak,Scafell Pike, and there are many hundreds of other great walks to suit all abilities. Probably the best known guidebooks to use for walks in the Lake District are those by Wainwright. His hand drawn maps, and intricate mountainscapes, together with his brilliant descriptive writing make them indispensable literature for a day out on the 'fells'.
The Lake District is steeped in history. It was here that the 'Romantic' poetry movement started, and was home to such great poets as Wordsworth and Coleridge. So, if the weather is too bad to enjoy the scenery there are plenty of museums and attractions to educate and entertain.
Five excellent places to vist in the Lake District
2. Boat trip on Lake Windermere - relax and soak up the scenery
3. Lucy's Delicatessen (Ambleside) - home to a fantastic range of foods and drink
4. The Drunken Duck Inn - A great traditional English Pub
5. Beatrix Potter museum - You've seen the books, now visit this great attraction and keep the kids happy!
Wainwrights indespensable guides
Just a few of my favourite fells
There are so many great places to walk in the Lake District. Below are just a few of my favourites.
Scafell
Helvellyn
Skiddaw
Deepdale
Guidebooks for the Lake District from Amazon UK
What's your favourite place in the Lake District?
whitemoss wrote...
Rydal Water! Obviously I'm biased, as I live there, but when its still and calm, the reflections are fantastic!
Sue
Posted May 19, 2009
AndrewGreen wrote...
I quite often work in the Lake District. The views are fantastic, especially after the snow has paid a visit. Nice lens.
Posted February 12, 2009
a_willow wrote...
This lens entered Fresh Squid Contest for January as one of featured lenses on Fresh Squid group in December! Come by and vote!
Posted January 02, 2009
LukeH wrote...
in reply to Snozzle
Thanks Mike, I need to add a bit more content now!
We love the Lakes and try to get up there whenever we can
Posted December 19, 2008
Snozzle wrote...
Hi! Thanks for the welcome on the forum.
This is a great idea for a lens. I love the Lake District and had a memorable time there a few years back. My wife and I love walking so it couldn't have been more perfect - I remember even the sun shone for two weeks!
Good luck,
Mike.
Posted December 19, 2008
by LukeH
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