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The Lakes, Mountains, Peninsulas & Forests
To explore some of the wonderful lakes and mountains of the Lake District, simply click on the buttons below
Cartmel Peninsular - The Morecambe Bay
With rolling fells and meadows, this beautiful spur of land juts out into the Morecambe Bay. Here you have lanes to cycle, villages to explore and a coast line to rival any of the lake views.
Coniston Water & Mountain
At 5 miles long, Coniston Water is the third largest of the lakes. Arthur Ransome based his children's book Swallows and Amazons on the Lake.
Esthwaite Water
Esthwaite Water is a natural lake extending to 280 acres. Rated as one of the finest waters in the Lake District, boasting excellent pike and trout.
Langdales & The Duddon Valley
The central massive of the Lakeland mountains, there are rambles, climbs and mountain pass drives.
Rydal Water
Set in the heart of the Lake District, Rydal is one of my favorite lakes, offering the perfect lake walk suitable for all.
Tarn Hows
One of the most beautiful views is from the fell looking over Tarn Hows. Like Rydal, this little water offers walks suitable for all
Thirlmere
Thirlmere is a pretty, clear lake with a wooded shoreline, best explored from the west shore, with views Helvellyn and Helm Cragg.
Ullswater
Ullswater is the second largest lake at 7.5 miles long. Serpentine, it snakes its way under high fell, offer some of the very best walking country
Wastwater
Wastwater is without doubt the most haunting and dramatic of all the lakes. The view across the water is to Scafell, Great Gable, flanked by Kirkfell and Lingmell.
The Lyth & Winster Valleys
Two beautiful valleys running east from Windermere. Perfect for cycling, they are dotted with villages and fine inns.
Windermere
Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England at 12 miles long and has delightful towns and villages nestled on the shore.