Sep 14 2010
Breathtaking Scenery In The Lake District
The Lake District is known and treasured throughout the United Kingdom for its stunning landscape, including rolling green hills, mountains and lakes, as it sits nestled in the county of Cumbria in the North West of England. One of England’s most visited attractions, it has had a host of famous literary residents through the ages, looking to the spectacular scenery for inspiration.
There is a whole host of accommodation on offer, from camp sites and cottages to holiday parks and lodges, from log fire bed and breakfasts to five star hotels, which reflects the wide range of visitors that the area attracts. Historians, geologists, English students and of course those who just want to appreciate the beautiful surroundings flock to the Lake District every year.
Cumbria can be broken up into the 5 regions of Carlisle in the north which meets the Scottish boundaries, Eden to the east bordering the Pennines mountain range, South Lakeland on its southern rim plus Copeland and Allerdale facing out to the Irish Sea, along the coastline of the west.
The Northern region of Carlisle contains the known dales of Buttermere and Borrowdale, which are joined by the Honister Pass via Gatesgarth and Seatoller, as well as the valley of Coledale, encircled by the hills of Grasmoor and Grisedale Pike. Head West to visit the area covered by Skiddaw slate, sedimentary mineral rock, which sits against a backdrop of Thornwaite Forest and the Lord’s Seat group of hills, which are the highest in the area. You can also visit the mountainous region of the Newlands Fells, Carlisle Castle or part of Hadrian’s Wall which runs along the Scottish border.
In the East of Cumbria in Eden you will find cirques and crags across the South of the region, including the impressive Fairfield Fell. The craggy landscape continues throughout the lush Western slopes, and the Helvellyn range can be discovered running from North to South, from Clough Head to Seat Sandal. You can also visit the historic Brougham Castle near Penrith, enjoy the views from Red Screes and High Street and traverse the hidden valleys of Haweswater, Mardale and Patterdale.
The Southern district of South Lakeland is the home of Beatrix Potter’s residence, Hilltop Farm, which is found in Hawkshead, as well as William Wordsworth’s home of ‘Rydel Mount’ which is near the town of Ambleside. Low hills, knolls and the famous lakes of Coniston Water and Windermere reside in this landscape, as well as the Grizedale Forest which is between the two.
The coastal regions of Copeland and Allerdale in the west enjoy visitor attractions such as Castlerigg stone circle near Keswick and consists of locations like Buttermere, Sty Head and Ennerdale with Duddon Valley weaving through the district. Great Gable starts out at Wasdale, with Seatallan, Haystacks, Kirk Fell and the pinnacle of Pillar Rock also dominating the horizon but the imposing majesty of England’s highest mountain of Scafell Pike is the foremost fell at an impressive 978 metres.
In the centre, you’ll find the National Park, which is the most visited part of the Lake District. The National Park was formed to protect the surrounding area’s outstanding natural assets, which include the highest peaks which lie within its boundaries, wildlife habitats and rare breeds, along with flora and fauna, valleys, settlements and lakes. While you’re there, you can head to Grasmere village where you will find the studio of W Heaton Cooper and the artist’s significant paintings of the Lakeland.
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