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Accommodation in Lake District
Denton House in Keswick is a purpose-built accommodation centre run by friendly staff...
Hawkshead village, known as the prettiest village in the Lake District with clusters of whitewashed houses, is just a mile from the hostel.
Set in the heart of the English Lake District yet 2 minutes walk from the bus and train station.The base..
If you're planning to scale the slopes of the Old Man of Coniston, give yourself a head start by staying at YHA Coniston Holly How!
This 200-year-old mansion is ideally situated for a relaxing family or group break.
If you want to RELAX a while in the glorious scenery of England's most beautiful National Park...
Ambleside is in the very heart of the Lake District and a popular base for watersports, walking and climbing enthusiasts...
regional info
image by: http://guide.supereva.it/scienze_della_terra/Derwentwater is claimed by many to be the most beautiful of the lakes in England. For this lake, three miles long and one mile wide, is surrounded by rich scenery, a wonderful blending of crag, green fell and wooded slopes with an imposing background of mountains. Two of the major islands are the, now National Trust property owned, Lord's Island, and the St. Herberts Islands, where a a disciple of St. Cuberth lived in the seventh century.
By car there are two main entrances to the heart of the Lake district: south from Kendal to Windermere (M6 J36), and north from Penrith to Keswick (M6 J40/A66). Expect fairly heavy traffic around both areas during Summer months especially July to September when the schools are on holiday. The Lake District is at its nicest when you walk alongside the hills, just at the border of the farmland and the moors, the view changes from moment to moment, and you encounter all kind of plants, animals, streams, stone walls. If you are insistent to climb the hills, as a start, I recommend, the Old Man of Coniston near Coniston in the south, or Catbells near Keswick in the north. They have nice views and can be reached easily. The real work is done at Scafell Pike, the highest hill in the lake district and the horseshoe range north of it, and the two ridges that run north south; Helvellyn, and High Street.
But really, if you like wide views, and a bit of peace and quiet, I would go to the Yorkshire Dales, Derbyshire Peaks, or Cheviot Hills.
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