The Lake District National Park is in the county of Cumbria. More than 8 million people visit the Lake District each year to enjoy the mountains, valleys, lakes, villages, towns and coastline. The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and the stunning landscape includes Scafell Pike, its highest mountain; Wastwater, its deepest lake; and thriving, picturesque communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere.
The National Park has walks for every ability, from gentle ambles around lakes to high ridge walks, which include some scrambling. If your party includes a wheelchair or buggy then look out for routes called "Miles without Stiles" which offer gentle routes through the countryside. The Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere offers a great starting point for visitors, with routes starting from just under a mile. Visitors can also enjoy the adventure playground, lakeside setting, gardens, gift shop and café.
Cyclists are also spoilt for choice in the Lake District National Park. For road cyclists there are country lanes, permitted cycle ways and bridleways to enjoy. For mountain bikers, Whinlatter Forest and Grizedale Forest have routes ranging from those suitable for beginners to the more adventurous cyclists.
For your stay in the Lake District, you may want a hotel, guest house, bed and breakfast, hostel, camp site, spa resort, self catering cottage or a holiday park – simply select your chosen accommodation to view more details.
Hotel The Abbey House Hotel near Barrow-in-Furness offers premier accommodation close to the Lake District National Park. Set in 14 acres of landscaped gard... FULL DETAILS
Ambleside SalutationBest Western Ambleside Rooms: 52
From £77 per night
Hotel The Best Western Ambleside Salutation Hotel is set in the heart of the Lake District, amid dramatic fells and picturesque valleys. Enjoying village ce... FULL DETAILS
Archway CottagePenrith Sleeps: 4
From £464 per week
Self-Catering Archway Cottage at Trethellan Cottages, Ellonby, provides self catering holiday accommodation near Penrith. Peacefully situated in the heart of the vi... FULL DETAILS
ArmbothKeswick Sleeps: 3
From £428 per week
Self-Catering Armboth in Lake Thirlmere, Keswick, nestles amidst beautifully landscaped grounds. This attractive single storey holiday property stands within the gr... FULL DETAILS
Ash Tree CottageKeswick Sleeps: 3
From £321 per week
Self-Catering Ash Tree Cottage at New Park Farm is one of two self catering holiday properties, near Bassenthwaite Lake, Kerswick. Peacefully located and surrounded... FULL DETAILS
Barn CottagePenrith Sleeps: 6
From £464 per week
Self-Catering Barn Cottage at Trethellan Cottages, Ellonby, provides self catering holiday accommodation near Penrith. Peacefully situated in the heart of the villa... FULL DETAILS
Barton School HouseUllswater Sleeps: 6
From £583 per week
Self-Catering Barton School House in Pooley Bridge is quietly situated close to magnificent Ullswater. This single storey self catering holiday home with large, enc... FULL DETAILS
Bellman CottageBowness-on-Windermere Sleeps: 5
From £428 per week
Self-Catering Bellman Cottage, near Bowness on Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District, is located within 150 yards of Lake Windermere in the exclusive tree l... FULL DETAILS
Black Fell CottageAmbleside Sleeps: 8
From £460 per week
Self-Catering Black Fell Cottage self-catering accommodation near Hawkshead, Cumbria, is ideal for long or short
breaks, family holidays and as a base to tour the... FULL DETAILS
Bonfire CottageWindermere Sleeps: 6
From £646 per week
Self-Catering Bonfire Cottage, Graythwaite, is located a quarter of a mile from the western shores of Lake Windermere, this very attractive and totally refurbished ... FULL DETAILS