As described in the poetry of Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, and Charlotte Bronte, the Lake District is one of the most beautiful sections of protected land in all of England. The Lake District takes its name from the many lakes located within its 35-mile width, and all of England's land that is 3,000 feet above sea level can be found in England's Lake District. Bordering Scotland, the Lake District protects wild flora and fauna that isn't often found elsewhere in the country. Tourists will enjoy taking walking tours, visiting the Lake District National Park Visitor Center, and exploring all that this popular and beautiful spot has to offer.
If you are planning to the Lake District and would like to make it an overnight adventure, there are some excellent hotels in the Lake District. Hotels in the Lake District are often located near a lake, and a few are even operated on the grounds of former monasteries. Tucked inside these stone beauties, guests will find warm, inviting lodging- the perfect thing to welcome weary walkers. For the most part, hotels in the Lake District located in historical buildings tend to be on the expensive side. Newer hotels in the Lake District generally offer lower prices to tourists traveling on a budget.
A walking tour is an excellent way to spend a day- or even just the afternoon- in England's Lake District. Organized walking tours are available through trusted companies (many of which have been in operation for over 100 years), and offer the perfect way to enjoy either a solitary stroll or meet some fellow travelers. Trails in the Lake District are well maintained, and in fact, English residents take great pride in the Lake District and use the walking trails often. As such, travelers may delight to find that a nice selection of comfortable pubs and restaurants are scattered along the walking trails, offering hikers a chance to rest with a beverage next to a warm fire.
If you do plan to do some exploring, be it with a group or on your own, be sure to bring a rain jacket. Weather in England's Lake District is quite temperate, and can change from dry to wet very quickly. On average, the Lake District experiences about 2,000mm of rain a year, and in some places, this amount can be even higher. The Lake District is also windy. Some of the areas protected by trees experience less wind, but in general, any area with low tree cover is bound to be blustery. Although the months between March and June are the driest, the difference is minimal and any time of the year is an acceptable time to visit the walking trails.
Though the English have always had a reverence for the
Lake District, it became the Lake District National Park
in 1951 when Parliament officially passed a law to protect
it. Today the Lake District National Park is home to a
collection of wildlife that is unique in England. Red
squirrels and England's only colony of Golden Eagles can
be found in the Lake District, along with a collection
of endangered fish. In recent years, laws regarding fishing
the Lake District have become stricter, and heavy fines
are imposed on those who do not comply.
If the thought of long walks through some of England's most beautiful countryside, stopping along the way to have a pint with locals and ending your evening in your own cozy historical room sound appealing, then a stop in England's Lake District is a must.
