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  1. Ambleside
    Ambleside
    The town of Ambleside is situated at the Northern end of England's largest lake, Windermere. It is a popular market town with a great central location in the national park.
  2. Strictly speaking, Bassenthwaite is known as the only lake in the Lake District (thee others being waters, tarns or meres). It's also the shallowest in the national park. The area is also known for its wildlife, as Ospreys are often seen here, as well as the Lakes wildlife park nearby.
    Bassenthwaite
    The national nature reserve of Bassenthwaite Lake is a tranquil finger of water sitting in the lofty shadow of Skiddaw.
  3. Coniston
    The village of Coniston is set at the foot of the giant fell, The Old Man of Coniston. As one of the larger Lake District mountains, the village is popular with walkers.
  4. Grasmere ansd Rydal are nestled next to the Fairfield mountain range. Grasmere is famous for the legendary Grasmere gingerbread which has been a closely guarded secret for over 150 years.
    Grasmere & Rydal
    This pretty little village is nestled next to the Fairfield mountain range. Also famous for the legendary Grasmere gingerbread.
  5. The pretty little village of Hawkshead has close ties with famous author, Beatrix Potter and her infamous Peter Rabbit stories. Her old residence, Hill Top, is located 5 minutes away at Sawrey and is a popular tourist attraction.
    Hawkshead
    The pretty little village of Hawkshead has close ties with famous author, Beatrix Potter and her famous Peter Rabbit stories.
  6. This historic town is the culture centre for the Lake District. It is also known for its wide variety of shopping outlets and performances at the Brewery Arts Centre. It is positioned at the South-Eastern edge of the national park.
    Kendal
    This historic town is the culture centre for the Lake District. It is also known for its wide variety of shopping outlets and performances at the Brewery Arts Centre.
  7. This beautiful town at the North end of Derwentwater is popular with visitors all year round. It is surrounded by large fells making it popular with hikers and fell walkers. Its location in the North Lakes makes it a popular spot for exploring this area of the national park.
    Keswick
    This beautiful town at the North end of Derwentwater is popular with visitors all year round. It is surrounded by large fells making it popular with hikers and fell walkers.
  8. The Langdale Valley is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District. The villages are dominated by the giant surrounding fells, making it the perfect base for high fell walking.
    Langdale
    The Langdale Valley is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District. The villages are dominated by the giant surrounding fells.
  9. Named England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater's scenery is truly breath-taking. With Pooley Bridge at the North and Glenridding to the South, walkers and visitors are drawn to this area. The stunning Aira Force waterfall is also located here.
    Ullswater
    Named England's most beautiful lake, Ullswater's scenery is truly breath-taking. Pooley Bridge is situated at the north of the lake and Glenridding to the South.
  10. Windermere boat trip for the family
    Windermere & Bowness
    Windermere and Bowness are the perfect Lakeland destinations all year round. With the shores of the lake nearby, you are never short of fantastic scenery or leisure activities.

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