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The Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is a rural area in North West England. A popular holiday destination with a great range of holiday accommodation, it is famous for its lakes and its mountains (or fells), and also its associations with the early 19th century poetry and writings of William Wordsworth and the Lake Poets. It was also the inspiration for Beatrix Potter.
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The main towns include Windermere and Bowness, Ambleside, Grasmere, Keswick, Cockermouth, Carlisle, Workington, Whitehaven, Maryport, Ulverston and Kendal. In addition there are a host of small villages such as Patterdale, Glenridding, Elterwater and Hawkshead which provide ideal bases for holiday makers with a great range of holiday accommodation, including holiday cottages, B&Bs, hotels and campsites.
  
Only one lake in the National Park has the word 'Lake' in its name, namely Bassenthwaite Lake. All the others such as Windermere, Coniston Water, Ullswater and Buttermere use other forms, with 'mere' being particularly common. The major lakes in the National Park are include:
It is a mecca for walkers and climbers, with some of the most popular hills (in height order) being:
- Scafell Pike, 978 m / 3210 ft
- Scafell, 965 m / 3162 ft
- Helvellyn, 951 m / 3118 ft
- Skiddaw, 931 m / 3054 ft
- Great End, 910 m / 2986 ft
- Bowfell, 902 m / 2960 ft
- Great Gable, 899 m / 2949 ft
- Pillar, 892 m / 2926 ft
- Nethermost Pike, 891 m / 2923 ft
- Catstycam, 889 m / 2917 ft
- Esk Pike, 885 m / 2903 ft
- Raise (Lake District), 883 m / 2896 ft
- Fairfield, 873 m / 2863 ft
- Blencathra, 868 m / 2847 ft
- Skiddaw Little Man, 865 m / 2837 ft
- St Sunday Crag, 841 m / 2759 ft
- Scoat Fell, 841 m / 2759 ft
- Crag Hill, 839 m / 2753 ft
- High Street, 828 m / 2717 ft
There are many other spectacular hills to be walked, including Place Fell. The Lake District a must for all outdoor enthusiasts, whatever their experience and aptitude!
  
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Spotlight Property of the week in the Lake District
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Ashley Bank, self-catering cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, the Lake District. Ideally situated for exploring both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales and Pennines. Sleeps 16, making it the perfect venue for family and friend gatherings. Please click the link for more information on Ashley Bank self-catering cottage in Kirkby Stephen.
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Alfred Wainwright immortalised the fells and dales of the lakes with his series of pictorial guides - a must for walkers, fell runners, mountain bikers and climbers. Cumbria also has spectacular coastline and beaches and is an ideal holiday destination for families.
As you would expect it offers the full range of holiday accommodation, from five star luxury hotels, to quaint bed and breakfasts and fabulous self-catering holiday cottages. There are also many excellent campsites and caravan parks. There is a huge range of attractions, places to eat and other activities to suit all tastes. Why not check out the all new (April 2009) Bond Museum in Keswick. A change from the fells and a must see for all Bond enthusiasts!
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Greycotes Self Catering Cottage Ambleside Lake District National Park, Ambleside holiday cottage
Successful, period holiday cottage with stunning views in a fantastic location, 5 mins walk into Ambleside,sleeps 2-8,wood burning stove,broadband,very private and peaceful garden,ample parking,high chair & travel cot available,dog friendly.
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Sleeps: 8
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
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