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Stunning mountain and lake region with history and glorious views
North West England
lake dis-trict
Lake District
This beautiful national park combines soaring mountains, plunging waterfalls and serene lakes with character filled charming villages creating a landscape which has inspired poets, writers and artists for years. It’s a walkers paradise with a never ending supply of mountain walking with stunning views around every corner.
At the heart of South Lakeland is Windermere, England's longest lake, a real hive of activity and a paradise for watersports enthusiasts. Keswick is the main centre in the north of the park. Nestled on the shores of Derwentwater, at the foot of the imposing Mount Skiddaw, there are a wide array of shops, restaurants and galleries in the town, and a plethora of walks and water based activities to be done nearby.
Activities
Windermere.... Lake Cruises can take you the whole length of the Lake. In Bowness halfway up the lake, attractions include the Beatrix Potter Museum - A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. 
Across the lake lies the picturesque Lakeland village of Hawkshead with its cobbled streets and whitewashed cottages. Here the Beatrix Potter gallery has a fascinating exhibition on the life of children's author Beatrix Potter, including original illustrations for her books. From Hawkshead you can visit the delightful Tarn Hows nestled in the hills. 
Grasmere.... Further north Grasmere is the birthplace of Wordsworth. His home Dove Cottage is open to the public and an exhibition displays his manuscripts and memorabilia. You can taste the best gingerbread in the world at The Grasmere Gingerbread shop. From Grasmere you can walk to Alcock Tarn or Eskdale Tarn. 
Keswick..... Derwentwater is tranquil & beautiful. You can take out a rowing boat on the lake or even a trip on one of the ferries for a circular tour of the lake or you can walk part or all of the way round. For the best views of the area then Catbells has to be one of the best walks in the Lake District with beautiful views of Derwent Water and the Borrowdale valley. For a more strenuous walk you can climb the mountains of Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Scafell – England’s highest moutain. 
If the weather turns bad, Keswick’s indoor attractions include The Puzzling Place, which is an exhibition based on optical illusion, where you can witness balls rolling up hill and more. Ullswater.... The Ullswater Steamers create the perfect opportunity to combine
a cruise with some of the most famous and spectacular walks in the Lake District. You can take the boat from Glenridding to Howtown and take in views of the Lake District’s 3rd highest mountain – Helvellyn and then walk back from Howtown on a relatively easy 7 mile walk alongside the lake. Next to the Lake is the picturesque Aira Force possibly the most famous of the Lake District waterfalls, provides a glimpse of a landscaped Victorian park with dramatic falls, arboretum and scenery.Mountain biking centres in Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter Forest include family and more hard core routes.
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall is a stone and timber fortification built by the Roman Empire across the width of what is now northern England. Begun in AD 122, during the rule of emperor Hadrian, it was the first of two fortifications built across Great Britain. The wall was the most heavily fortified border in the Empire and built to draw a line to mark the edge of the Roman Army's Empire. The Wall runs from the edge of the Lake district through to Newcastle and can be walked, cycled and even bussed down. History lovers will not want to miss this, the UNESCO site and most important Roman remains in Britain. English Heritage For the best views visit Northumberland
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