The Lake District

The Lake District is a mountainous region in North West England, about an hour north of where I grew up. It is famous for its lakes, mountains, sheep, swans, walking paths as well as its associations with William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

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Accommodation:

• I would suggest renting a cottage in Hawkshead or Grassmere.

• When it comes to hotels and B&Bs, you are spoiled for choice. 

• For young trekkers who don't need the comforts of a luxury hotel, YHA has plenty of properties throughout the region, great fro backpacking.

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Activities:

• Hike Helvellyn or Great Gable.

• The best view (in my opinion) is that from Loughrigg Terrace. Photos don't do it justice, but here is a sneak peek.

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Food:

• The Drunken Duck

• Gingerbread in Grassmere.

• Enjoy a 99 and feed the ducks and swans on Lake Windermere.

• The Britannia Inn at Elterwater is a family favourite as it had plenty of space for us to run around as children.

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