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Places to go

Find your corner of the Lakes.

From lively lakeside towns to quieter valleys. Choose a base, then see where the day takes you.

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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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Towns

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