Skyline above Brotherswater
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Wastwater, England's deepest lake, lies in Wasdale to the west of the National Park. The view from the south-western end of the lake near the youth hostel was voted Britain’s Favourite View in 2007 by television viewers. The view takes in the lake with the mountains of Yewbarrow, Great Gable and Lingmell behind. It forms the basis for the National Park's logo. Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain, lies at the top of Lingmell.
This village lies at the very north eastern end of the lake and has a pub, a few houses and the tiny church of St Olaf. The road there is narrow and single-track so drive carefully.
The tiny village of Nether Wasdale is to the west of the lake and has two pubs.
The beautiful Eskdale valley includes villages like Santon Bridge and Boot. There's also the Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway. There are several pubs and a few local shops.
On the west coast of Cumbria, Ravenglass is the only coastal town in the National Park. There is a shingle beach and fishermen’s cottages looking out over the estuary.
Ennerdale Water is the only lake which does not have a road running along its full length.
You can book the attractions below online. Any commission we receive from your booking will go towards keeping this landscape special for future generations.
Visit this beautiful castle, home to the World Owl Centre, 800 years of history and the odd ghost.
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Journey through spectacular landscape to the foot of England's highest mountains.
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Learn about the 'rum' tales of pirates and smugglers.
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Sit back and enjoy the scenery! From Ambleside through Coniston and Bootle to Ravenglass.
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The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners, ecologists and event organisers.
