- 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
- Dent
- Grange Over Sands
- Grasmere
- Greenodd
- Grizedale
- Hawkshead
- Kendal
- Keswick
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Wasdale And Gosforth
- Kirkby Stephen
- Longtown
- Loweswater
- Maryport
- Melmerby
- Milnthorpe
- Nenthead
- Newby Bridge
- Orton
- Penrith
- Pooley Bridge
- Ravenglass And Eskdale
- Sedbergh
- Seascale
- Shap
- Silloth And Solway
- St Bees
- Skiddaw
- Staveley
- Tebay
- The Duddon Valley
- Threlkeld
- Ulverston
- Vale Of Lorton
- Wasdale
- Wetheral
- Whitehaven
- Wigton
- Windermere
- Workington
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List of 20 lakes in the Lake District
The Lake District offers visitors a wealth of things to see and do, and some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK. Whether you want a romantic weekend away, a few days in an environmentally-friendly hotel or a family holiday in a guest house, you will be well catered for in the Lake District. The top lakes to visit during your stay include:
1. Bassenthwaite Lake
Bassenthwaite is close to Keswick and is home to a fantastic nature reserve, which provides educational tours for all the family. Other attractions in Bassenthwaite include: Trotters World of Animals, the historic house and gardens at Mirehouse, the Whinlatter Forest Park with its adventure playgrounds and forest trails, plus the nearby towns of Keswick and Cockermouth. If you want to explore the great outdoors, take a trip to Skiddaw, which is the main fell in the area, and either enjoy a gentle walk around the area or climb to the top and you can enjoy incredible views of the surrounding countryside. Bassenthwaite is also a popular spot for sailing enthusiasts, and whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you can enjoy the local lakes to the full.
2. Brotherswater
Situated at the foot of the Kirkstone Pass, Brotherswater is one of the smallest lakes in the Lake District, and its setting is one of the most spectacular. Close to the south of Ullswater, you can find plenty to do and see in the area, plus enjoy a great range of holiday accommodation close by. For the more adventurous outdoor types, take a trip to Glenridding Sailing Centre, walk the fells of Helvellyn, High Street, St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike and Fairfield, or enjoy a drink and a meal at the Brotherswater Inn, the Kirkstone Pass Inn, the White Lion at Patterdale or the Travellers Rest at Glenridding. Two of the best places to eat in Glenridding also include Greystones Coffee Shop and Fellbites Restaurant. The range of accommodation in and around Brotherswater is wide and varied and you can book a romantic hotel, a holiday cottage or a boutique hotel.
3. Buttermere Lake
Often understated, Buttermere is a beautiful lake in the north-west of the Lake District. Now owned by the National Trust, Buttermere is situated among green pastures and hillsides which lead down to the lake, and provide the perfect family day out. With several farms, a church and a youth hostel, Buttermere also provides a wide range of accommodation including romantic hotels and themed hotels nearby. Attractions around Buttemere include walks and hikes around Pillar, High Stile and Red Pike, plus Grasmoor and Honister Slate Mine are close by. Enjoy a tranquil stay at Buttermere and take your time to look around the picturesque villages, fens, lakes and landscapes that make up the Lake District.
4. Coniston Water
Coniston Water enjoys a tranquil and peaceful setting, and attracts visitors from all over England. Although the lake was made famous by Donald Campbell after he tried, and failed to break the world speed record in 1967, there is much more to Coniston Water than meets the eye. Nearby Brantwood House is well worth a visit, and several boat trips on the water are available including Coniston Launch and the Steam Yacht Gondola. Take a trip to the Ruskin Museum and the Grizedale Foest Park just to the east of Coniston. Great places to eat and drink include The Sun Inn, and one of the most famous fells in Coniston is The Old Man of Coniston. You can book organic hotels and environmentally-friendly hotels near Coniston, Windermere, Ullswater and Bowness. Romantic holiday hotels and themed hotels are situated at some of the most beautiful locations by Coniston Water, Lake Windermere and Bowness, and you will be spoilt for choice with the range of restaurants and bars in the region.
5. Crummock Water
Crummock Water is situated in the north-west of the Lake District, and there are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Whatever floats your boat you will find it at Crummock Water, and you can enjoy a lakeside walk, a trek around the fells, including Pillar, High Stile and Red Pike to the west and Grasmoor to the north, and Robinson and Dale to the east. Often overlooked by its sister lake, Buttermere, Crummock Water offers unparalleled views from both sides, and is 2.5 miles long and ¾ of a mile wide. This rocky bottomed lake is flanked by steep slate sides. Accomodation around Crummock Water can be found easily online or at the Lake District Tourist Board. If you are looking for organic hotels or themed hotels in the Lake District, check out Windermere, Bowness and the towns around Crummock Water.
6. Derwentwater
Derwentwater is one of the most picturesque lakes in the Lake District, Cumbria, and it lies south east of Keswick. Derwentwater Lake is a popular destination for holidaymakers, and it has four National Trust islands which can be explored on foot around the lake shore or on boat trips. You will find a great range of romantic hotels, organic bed and breakfasts, environmentally-friendly hotels and honeymoon hotels in the Lake District, and there is plenty to see and do around Derwentwater. Local attractions include: Castlerigg Stone Circle, Derwent Island House and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum. To the north-west lies the Whinlatter Forest Park with its range of attractions to suit all the family, and the beautiful town of Keswick with a big selection shops, bars and restaurants.
7. Devoke Water
Devoke Water is the largest tarn in the Lake District, and it lies on Birker Fell, at an altitude of 770 feet. Holiday accommodation in the Lake District includes: themed hotel rooms in Windermere and holiday cottages near Devoke Water. If you plan to stay at Devoke Water, take the time to visit Wastwater and the nearby villages of Eskdale and Boot. You can even catch the Ravenglass and Eskdale Miniature Railway from Boot to Ravenglass and enjoy all the local scenery and attractions along the way. Devoke Water can be reached via a track from the fell road. There is a two-storey stone boathouse-cum-refuge and a ruined stable. Devoke Water has an outlet in the northwest, via Black Beck, which, after a short distance, plunges over rocks down a 26ft cascade, towards the River Esk.
8. Elterwater Cumbria
A small Lake District Village in Cumbria, Elterwater sits just to the west of Windermere and Ambleside, and you can find themed hotels, green hotels and organic hotels close by. If you are visiting Elterwater, take the time to see the village square which is dominated by the 17th Century Britannia Inn, or enjoy the popular walk from Elterwater along the lake shore to Skelwith Bridge. Grasmere is also worth a visit and offers holidaymakers a wide range of things to see and do. Elterwater lies to the south-east of Langdale Pikes and to the north-east of the Old Man of Coniston. If you are looking for something to eat in Elterwater, try the Britannia Inn, where you will be offered a range of great food at reasonable prices.
9. Grasmere Lake Cumbria
Grasmere is a beautiful Lakeland village which lies between Ambleside to the north-west and Rydal Water. There are plenty of things to see and do around Grasmere, not least of which is a visit to William Wordsworth´s old house, ´Dove Cottage´. Probably only second to Windermere in terms of popularity, Grasmere has some of the best places to eat and drink in the county of Cumbria, and some great themed and organic hotels. Visit Grasmere Church or get your name engraved in stone at the Wordsworth Daffodil Garden. The Heaton Cooper Studio is also well worth a visit. Enjoy a walk across the Helvellyn fell range to the south-west of Grasmere, or east to the Langdale Pikes. Recommended places to eat include: Tweedies Bar and Restaurant which is a great place to chill out after a hard day´s walking.
10. Haweswater Reservoir
Haweswater Reservoir was created in 1929 as a reservoir for Manchester, when the settlement of Mardale and Measand were demolished. Haweswater is situated on the famous Coast to Coast Walking route, and if you visit the area when the water levels are low, you can see the remains of the settlements. Haweswater offers a great range of holiday accommodation, and if you are looking for hotels in Windermere, Grasmere or Ullswater, you can find organic hotels, green hotels and some of the best themed hotels in England. If you are staying in Haweswater, take your time to visit Ullswater, which is a popular venue for sailing or boating, Shap Abbey, Glenridding Sailing Centre, Howtown and Pooley Bridge. If you enjoy fishing, take advantage of the fabulous lake at Ullswater. Haweswater is also surrounded by some excellent places to go hill-walking, including Place Fell, Kidsty Pike and Harter Fe.
11. Hayeswater
Hayeswater is situated in the dale of Patterdale, and offers visitors a great range of holiday accommodation and hotel breaks in the Lake District. Hayeswater is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England, and you can hire a mountain bike or walk around the nearby Ullswater Lake. Take a trip to Glenridding and sail down the river on one of the old steamers or book to stay in a themed hotel in Windermere. Hayeswater also offers some great hill walks, and to the left of the town is Place Fell and the old Roman road of High Street. It is also worth taking a trip to Kidsty Pike and Harter Fell where you can enjoy the walks, and pop into some great bars, restaurants and cafes.
12. Loweswater
Loweswater is one of the smallest lakes in the Lake District, and for that reason doesn´t attract hordes of tourists. The area around Loweswater is picturesque and unspoilt and the area is much quieter than most of the lakes in the area. You can find plenty of things to do in Loweswater if you are taking a break in the Lake District or enjoying a day out. Loweswater Lake is owned by the National Trust, and there is also a lakeside path to walk around. Visit Holme Force, which is a stunning waterfall at Holme Wood, and take a trip to the nearby fells at Pillar, High Stile and Red Pike, plus Grasmoor to the north and Robinson and Dale Head to the east. The Kirkstile Inn in Loweswater Village is well worth a visit, as is Rydal Water, which was such a source of inspiration to the famous poet, and local resident, William Wordsworth.
13. Rydal Water
Wherever you intend to stay in the Lake District, you can find themed hotels, organic hotels, romantic hotels and boutique hotels in Rydal Water, Windermere, Bowness and Grasmere. Rydal Water lies to the north-west of Ambleside, and close to Grasmere, which both have some of the strongest Wordsworth connections in the lakes. Visit Rydal Mount with its historic house and gardens and enjoy a stroll around Grasmere which offers visitors a wealth of great places to eat and drink. The Lake District is easy to get around by hire car and if you are planning a weekend break in Windermere, a week´s holiday in Rydal Water or a short stay in a themed hotel in Bowness, there is something to suit all requirements and budgets. This stunning corner of England offers visitors a wealth of things to see and do, and some of the best restaurants in the country.
14. Thirlmere lake
Thirlmere is a reservoir which was constructed at the end of the 19th Century to supply water to local cities, including Manchester. The Thirlmere Dam raised water levels and joined the two existing lakes of Leathes Water and Wythburn Water, and you can find some good accommodation close to Thirlmere if you are planning a break in the Lake District. If you are only visiting for a day and touring around the area, check out the great late deals in the Lake District hotels in Windermere and Bowness, and you can also find information about organic hotels and themed hotels in the same area. Take your time to visit Keswick and also the Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum near Thirlmere, and stroll around the shoreline of Ullswater if you want to enjoy the great outdoors. If you plan to visit different parts of the Lake District, pick up a map of the area from a tourist information office.
15. Ullswater
Being the second largest lake in the Lake District, the area around Ullswater offers visitors a great range of things to see and do. Themed hotels in Windermere and Ullswater, gay friendly hotels in Ullswater and organic hotels can be found online, and boutique hotels in the Lake District are among the best in England. If you are visiting Ullswater, take the time to explore Aira Force, a National Trust Waterfall, Dalemain House and its beautiful gardens, Rookin House Farm, an equestrian and activity centre, and the local towns of Pooley Bridge, Howtown and Glenridding. Hiking hotspots include St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike and Fairfield, plus Place Fell to the east of Ullswater. You will also find some of the best pubs, bars and restaurants in the Lake District in and around Ullswater.
16. Wastwater
Having been voted ´Britain´s favourite view´, Wastwater is a remote and unspoilt wilderness which is owned by the National Trust. The area is overlooked by Scafell Pike, which is England´s highest mountain, and is surrounded by some of the most stunning countryside in England and the Lake District. To the south-east of the lake are the Screes, which rise almost 200 feet from the lake, and the surrounding area provides a good range of Lake District accommodation. Wastwater has been described as breathtaking and the Screes loom up from the lake sure and boast magnificent views towards Wasdale Head. No trip to Wastwater is complete without seeing Scafell Pike and Scafell, which are the two highest mountains in England. Wasdale Head is a popular but remote spot, and the nearby villages of Eskdale and Boot are well worth a visit. If you want to book accommodation in the Lake District, and you feel slightly limited around Wastwater, check out the themed hotels and boutique hotels near Windermere and Bowness. Take a trip to the beautiful coastal village of Ravenglass.
17. Windermere Lake
Windermere is undoubtedly the pearl of the Lake District, and is the longest lake in England at 10.5 miles. You are spoilt for choice with the vast amount of accommodation available in Windermere, and you can choose from elegant boutique hotels, organic hotels and themed hotels between Windermere and Bowness. Windermere is a magnet for tourists and the surrounding area offers visitors a wide range of attractions and great things to do for the family. You can also find the perfect hotels in Windermere for romantic breaks, and late deals. Take a cruise down Windermere, or visit the house of Beatrix Potter. Brockholes Visitor centre is also worth a visit, along with Bowness, Newby Bridge, Scafell, Ambleside, Grasmere and Forest Park. The Blackwell Arts and Crafts Centre is also within easy reach. Visit the Old Man of Windermere at Dow Crag if you enjoy walking and hiking.
18. Ennerdale lake
Situated in the north-west of the Lake District, Ennerdale is close to the stunning coastal town of Whitehaven. Ennerdale Water is the most westerly of the lakes, and due to its inaccessibility, is also one of the remotest. Traditionally, the village is part of the Coast to Coast long distance walk across England, and a good range of holiday accommodation can be found nearby. Ennerdale is a great place to visit if you want to get away from it all, but if you are staying closer to Windermere or Bowness, check out the local themed hotels and green hotels in the area. Ennerdale is a popular location for walking and cycling, and is within easy reach of the larger lakes if you are planning to tour around the area.
19. Esthwaite Water
Said by many to be the most beautiful lake in the Lake District, Esthwaite Water is tranquil and peaceful. This tiny piece of paradise is situated to the west of Windermere, just below Hawkshead and it attracts many visitors from the larger Lakeland districts. Esthwaite is one of the lesser known lakes, but also one of the most picturesque, and if you are visiting the area, take the time to go to nearby Ruskin Museum, Brantwood House and the Grizedale Forest Park. If you are planning a fishing trip, there is no better place than Esthwaite Water which offers excellent trout and pike fishing. If the accommodation around Esthwaite is too remote for you, take a day trip to the area, you can book into a themed hotel in Windermere or Bowness, where you can relax in style and comfort.
20. Bowness-on-Windermere
Bowness.on-Windermere is a beautiful tourist town on the shore of Lake Windermere, which boasts some of the best boutique hotels in the Lake District. The town is situated halfway along the 10 mile length of the lake between Waterhead in the north and Lakeside at the south end. Bowness-on-Windermere developed after the opening of the Oxenholme and Kendal Railway opened in 1847, as Bowness was the nearest accessible point on the lake. Bowness is one of Cumbria and the Lake District´s most popular destinations, and town is busy all year round. Visitors can enjoy the attractions and facilities associated with a weekend break in Windermere or the Lake District, and sailing, boating and water sports are available in the area. This delightful setting is also home to some of the Lake District´s most stylish and elegant boutique hotels, and if you are planning a Christmas break at the lakes, you can book in to a themed hotel in Bowness-on-Windermere.
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