Places to Go

If you're making your maiden voyage to the Lake District and are feeling overwhelmed by all the options, you've come to the right spot. Here are some of our top choices for towns and lakes to visit.

How to Choose?

For First-Time Visitors: Consider basing yourself in Ambleside, Bowness-on-Windermere, or Keswick. These towns offer a wide range of amenities and easy access to popular attractions.
For Peace and Quiet: Head to the western lakes like Ennerdale Water or Wastwater, or explore the charming villages of the Lyth Valley.
For Serious Hikers: Wasdale, Great Langdale, and Glenridding are excellent bases for tackling the highest and most challenging fells.
For Families: The areas around Windermere and Coniston offer numerous family-friendly attractions, boat trips, and gentle walks.

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Keswick Cockermouth Penrith Glenridding Carlisle Grasmere Kendal Hawkshead Coniston Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside Ravenglass Furness Peninsula

Lakes

Elter Water Wastwater Ullswater Thirlmere Rydal Water Grasmere Windermere Loweswater Ennerdale Water Derwent Water Crummock Water Coniston Water Buttermere Bassenthwaite Lake Haweswater

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