An area of craggy fells, expansive lakes and chocolate box market towns spread over 912 square miles, the Lake District is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations.
With England’s tallest peak, Scafell Pike, and deepest lake, Wastwater, the Lake District also sets the record for being Britain’s largest National Park. Welcoming almost 16 million visitors per year, tourists flocking to the area to take in some of the country’s best views and most beautiful settings. There are hikes for all abilities, with dramatic fells that offer breathtaking views after a heart-pounding climb, or lakeside paths with a pub at the end for a more peaceful meander.
