Lake
District Walks
There are some spectacular walks in
the Lake District. This
is England's largest National Park covering around 885 square
miles. It includes Scafell Pike – England’s highest mountain and
Wastwater - its deepest lake.
I have
heard it described as “Switzerland in miniature” which might be
stretching things a bit but it is an area of tremendous scenic beauty.
Its
location on the north west coast of England, coupled with its mountainous
geography, means it is subject to high rainfall and Seathwaite in Borrowdale
is the wettest inhabited place in England.
The
area has strong associations with the early 19th century poetry and writings
of William Wordsworth and the Lake Poets.
Lake District
walks provide perhaps the most dramatic walking in England but this brings with it a need
for respect for the terrain and weather which can do unexpected things. I
have suffered hailstorms in July at altitude!
Lake
District Reading List
Scroll down to see Lake District walks.
If
you need to buy any hiking equipment/clothing before your trip see the Hiking
Store
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site is given in good faith and no liability is accepted in respect of any
damage, loss or injury which might result from acting on it.
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