- Despite the name the "Lake District" there is only one body of water that carries the name "lake" - Bassenthwaite; all the rest are "waters" and "meres".
- The park is comprised of the entire area known as the Lake District which includes a number of lakes, forests, and mountains.
- Wast water is the deepest Lake in the Lake District and is overlooked by Scafell Pike which at 3206 feet is Englands highest mountain.
- Although the county of Cumbria has a population of nearly 500,000 people, the Lake District itself has a mere forty five people per square mile.
- Lake District, famous scenic region and national park in the administrative county of Cumbria, England.
- We’ve spent a lot of time hiking in the area, and in our opinion, these are the best Lake District walks to truly showcase this remarkable landscape.
- Below we’ll explore some fascinating facts about England’s Lake District, a region beloved by poets and artists alike!
- Within the Lake District National Park 24 lakes and tarns are designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by virtue of their aquatic interest.
- The Lake District National Park was officially established in May 1951. Located in the northwest corner of England, it was the second to be established in Britain.
- It takes place in the harsh but beautiful landscape of the Lake District in autumn. A section near Honister slate mine is the only part open to spectators.