• Alston
• Allonby And Aspatria
• Ambleside And Troutbeck
• Appleby In Westmoreland
• Askam In Furness
• Barrow In Furness
• Bassenthwaite
• Borrowdale
• Bowness On Windermere
• Brough
• Buttermere
• Brampton
• Broughton In Furness
• Carlisle
• Cartmel
• Cleator Moor
• Cockermouth
• Coniston
• Dalston
• Dalton In Furness
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• Grange Over Sands
• Grasmere
• Greenodd
• Grizedale
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• Kirkby Lonsdale
• Wasdale And Gosforth
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• Longtown
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• Newby Bridge
• Orton
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• Pooley Bridge
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• Seascale
• Shap
• Silloth And Solway
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• Staveley
• Tebay
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 Windermere in the rain

Officially, the only piece of water in the Lake District which is officially a lake is Bassenthwaite Lake, just three miles from Keswick. All

the other bodies of water, including the famous ´Windermere´ are either ´meres´ or ´water´ - Windermere and Ullswater being the most well known.Twenty major lakes liein the Lake District, and Windermere is by far the most popular. This thriving tourist destination has an excellent choice of luxury hotels, guesthouses, romantic guesthouses and B&B accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. The town of Windermere is 1.5 miles from the lake, which surprises many first time visitors, but Bowness-on-Windermere sits right beside the lake, with its boating attractions, bars, restaurants and boutique hotels.

At over ten miles long, Windermere is a vast lake which is home to 18 islands. Belle Island is the largest the islands on the lake and t

he only one ever to have been inhabited. It is 1 km in length and is now privately owned. Belle Isle House was built in 1774 to designs by John Plaw. It is unusual in that it is circular in plan, built of brick, three floors high with a four column portico.Although the recently introduced speed limit of 10mph on the lake has caused some controversy, it has also been a popular decision for many lake users.

In 2005, during the heavy rains, Windermere rose over 1 metre and it has undoubtedly risen again in November, 2009 after more heavy rain falls.

Windermere offers up all sorts of boating facilities, plus boating and sailing clubs. Don´t miss the Windermere Ferry, which is one of the largest of its kind and takes visitors from the eastern side of the lake across to the western shores at Far Sawrey. If you are looking for an boating adventure close to one of the most beautiful towns in the UK, Windermere is definitely the place for you.

The boat clubs in Windermere are all based around the lake at Bownes-on-Windermere, and the area is home to The Windermere Motor Boat Racing Club, The Royal Windermere Yacht Club and The Windermere Cruising Association.

If you are into competitive boating or sailing, you definitely want to check out Windermere!

Windermere is also known for its unusual fish and wildlife which live in and around the lake, and there have been many different sightings of giant eel-like creatures which have been spotted here. Since the 1950s there have been reports of strange sightings in Lake Windermere. The story was not well known until 2006, when a man and wife reported seeing something large swimming about 30 yards from shore. This focused local attention on the Lake and later in the year a photographer took some images that were picked up by wire services and cable news net works across the world. The pictures have never been proven inauthentic. Designated swimming areas are also set up around Windermere, so visitors can enjoy the lake from every angle, as long as you don´t mind getting your toes nibbled by the unexplained ´creature in the lake´.

The second largest lake is Ullswater, which is in a different part of the county to Windermere, and offers visitors a much quieter environment away from the madding crowd. Set amongst some of the largest mountains in the region, including Helvellyn, Ullswater is a haven for tourists who want to enjoy the stunning countryside. The Ullswater Steamers operate on the lake, and this area appeals to walkers and sightseers, boasting superb views of the local landscapes.

Derwentwater is the third largest lake in the Lake District and offers a very good choice of guesthouses, small hotels, country cottages and bed and breakfast accommodation. Situated just 1 mile from Keswick, Derwentwater is just 3 miles long and offers some charming walks and hiking trails around its shores.

The deepest lake is Wastwater at 79 metres or 258 feet. The Wasdale Valley, situated at the end of Wastwater is home to some of the highest mountains in the Lake District including Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Lingfell. The view towards Scafell Pike from the other end of Wastwater won Britain´s Favourite View in an ITV programme, and visitors flock to the area each year to marvel at the stunning landscapes.

It is not just the vastness of the Lake District which attracts tourists, but the diversity of the area. From rugged Cumbrian coastlines to sandy beaches at Whitehaven, boat trips on Windermere and some of the best attractions in the UK, the Lake District has everything. If you are planning a holiday in England but don´t know where to go, take a trip to the Lake District and enjoy a weekend break in a boutique hotel, or a few days in a guesthouse.  No other National Park in the UK offers the idyllic setting of the Lake District, and the incredible attractions which suit all ages.

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