Why you need to visit the Lake District

Tuesday 29th June 2021

a popular destination by tourists,
but what makes the lakes so special?

Close your eyes, take a deep breath in, listen to the freshwater of the lakes slowly clacking on the rocks while the breeze runs down your spine. Open your eyes, smile. The Lake District is a magical and wonderful place to come and relax, unwind, and take in all the beauty of mother earth. It is also a place where you can really put nature to the test and challenge yourself with fun, engaging outdoor activities. Located on the northwest of England in Cumbria, The Lake District is home to natural beauty, wildlife, the highest mountain in the National Park called Scafell Pike, stunning deep lakes, and enchanted woods.

Ullswater from Catstye Cam Gully by No Boundaries

some facts about the lake district you might not know:

• It is the largest National Park in England.

• It is home to one of England’s highest peaks, Scafell Park at 3210 feet.

• Lake Bassenthwaite is the only Lake in the Lake District and is a sight to see.

• Wast Water, situated in Wasdale Valley is 260 feet deep making it the deepest in all the lakes.

• William Wordsworth was born on the edge of the Lake District in Cockermouth. His work was hugely inspired by the Lake District as well as other poets and writers.

• Great Langdale Valley is the oldest place in the Lake District with pre-historic rock art dating from the neolithic times.

Learn more about the Lakes by losing yourself in one of William Wordsworth's books or I never knew that about the Lake District by Christopher Winn. You can also get a first-hand experience by visiting the No Boundaries website for activities happening in the Lakes choosing from hiking, bouldering and climbing, caving and canyoning. Heighten your senses surrounded by a 360 view of beauty as you uncover the secrets of the Lakes.