The Lake District is one of the United Kingdom’s fourteen National Parks and is an area bestowed with both natural beauty and historical treasures within its boundary of 800 square miles. The complex geology of the underlying rock was moulded into its current appearance by glaciers resulting in deep U shaped valleys and rounded mountains that are not as angular and rugged in shape as those found in, say, Snowdonia National Park but none the less just as dramatic and beautiful. Man has been in the area for over six thousand years leaving behind archaeological artefacts to be discovered in the present day.
Take a look at this selection of good quality holiday cottages in the Lake District in north west England for a comfortable base for an amazing outdoor experience.
You don't have to be a serious walker to enjoy the hills and lakes, there are plenty of ways to tour the Lake District without too much effort; drive and stop to enjoy the views at intervals, sail across the lakes in boats, book organised tours on coaches.
The Lake District is geared up for visitors. There is a good choice of accommodation, places to eat and entertainment. The only way to find out why so many people holiday in the Lake District is to try it yourself and head for the hills.
Popular places to visit in the Lake District