The Lake District National Park
This is England's largest National Park, located in the North West of the country in the county of Cumbria. The region is mountainous and also known for its lakes and forests. William Wordsworth and other famous pets are associated with the region. All the land in England higher than 3,000 feet (910 m) above sea level is within the National Park, including the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike.
Nearby
To the South of Windermere the lovely village of Staveley can be found and beyond that the town of Kendal, famous for its Mint Cake. To the north of Windermere the town of
Ambleside and village of Grasmere are both great destinations for a day out.
For more information on the area visit http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/ and http://www.exploresouthlakeland.co.uk/
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