Oct 16 2010
A Visit To England’s Lake District
The United Kingdom has fifteen National Parks from the Cairngorms in Scotland to Dartmoor in Devon. The most visited and one of the most popular is Cumbria’s Lake District. It attracts a wide range of visitors from near and far and has a distinct character that sets it apart from the rest.
So, what is the attraction that draws so many tourists to the Lake District? As the name suggests there are many lakes, the most famous being Lake Windermere. These stretches of water are inhabited by an abundance of local wildlife. The lakes also mean that there are plenty of water based activities to enjoy. Canoeing, kayaking and boating are all possible in the Lake District and visitors can even learn how to sail. Coniston Water has a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre and offers courses for internationally recognized RYA certificates.
There are many outdoor activity centers in the Lake District, in fact it has the highest number in the whole of the United Kingdom. These centers offer holidays for the energetic with a whole range of courses from caving to abseiling. Visitors can stay in comfortable dormitories and take advantage of the communal areas to meet like minded people. For the independent soul fell walking is totally unrestricted and there are long established public rights of way. Whatever people choose to do, there are so many different activities available that a week’s holiday may not be enough.
Ancient woodlands and the deepest lakes and highest peaks in England combine to give the Lake District its unique landscape. Native animals and plants live in the woods and there is evidence of continental movement and deep oceans because of the rise and fall of the land. Proof has been uncovered by archaeologists of life in this area as far back as the Ice Age and modern living can be seen through the local materials used to build houses and bridges.
But it isn’t only the beautiful landscape, the lakes and the outdoor activities that make the Lake District so popular. The accommodation varies from the modern to the historical and the towns boast a stunning array of specialist shops selling the local wares. Local craft, art and food can all be purchased in quaint settings and there are galleries and exhibitions to suit everyone. Nurseries and garden centers galore delight the gardener, and walkers and hikers are spoilt for choice when it comes to outdoor equipment. This part of England truly lives up to its reputation.
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