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Admission Ticket
Free; parking €8-12/day
Best Time to Visit
May-June or September
Overview
Established 1951, 2,362km2. Scafell Pike 978m highest. Windermere longest lake 17.6km. Wordsworth, Coleridge, Beatrix Potter inspiration. 3,100km footpaths.
Local Insider Tips
1
Hike Catbells ridge (6km, 2.5h)
2
Stay YHA hostel (€20-35/night)
3
Rent rowboat Coniston Water (€15/h)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Best lake?
Derwentwater most scenic; Windermere most facilities.
Q:Days?
3-5 days ideal.
Location Details
CityCumbria
CountryUnited Kingdom
Rating
4.8 / 5.0
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