An 885 square mile region of lakes, forests and fells in Cumbria, North West England. A National Park within which are the deepest and longest lakes and the highest point in England. Popular with tourists, seeing about 16M visits each year.
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Are there any traditional German Christmas markets in the Lake District, UK?
As per the title. I'm thinking German style wooden huts etc.
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What is a good Lake District base for hiking?
I'm planning few day's trip (from London) to the Lake District during which the I would like to hike as much as possible, stay somewhere nice (possibly really nice), and drive not at all.
I'm interested in recommendations for a good base of…
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Cumbria Way in June. Do I need to make reservations?
Anyone here who has walked the Cumbria Way in the lake district in June?
Is the weather moderate? Is it recommended to pre-book B&Bs or are there enough accommodation facilities along the trip?
Looking forward to some nice tips!
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Getting from Leicester to Keswick
We are planning to go to Keswick from Leicester next January. I am not sure which is the best way to travel there. I would prefer not renting a car but I am open to it if it is the best way. I am failing to find any train tickets available (from…
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What places are good to visit in and from Ambleside in the Lake District UK during winter?
The title says it all. I know a lot of tourist destinations are closed in the winter.
Are there things that specially open in winter so you can do them when holidaying there at that time of year?
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