The Lake District
Exploring The Lakes
A beautiful National Park in the northern region of Cumbria, England. A popular holiday destination that draws visitors with its scenic lakes, tarns and dramatic fells.
As England’s largest National Park, covering 2362 KM2, the Lake District is home to many incredible sights and locations including the deepest lake in England, the highest peak in England, the UK’s largest natural lake and many more phenomena.
When entering the Lake District (also known as ‘the Lakes’), you notice instantly the difference in your surroundings, from the vibrant shades of foliage, to the rolling peaks (fells), dense forestry and the numerous lakes and tarns.
Travelling through the Lakes you'll come across a well known Herdwick sheep or two at every corner, often roaming free across the roads. As well as Herdwick's you may be lucky enough to see Highland Cows, the illusive Red Squirrels and of a night, perhaps even a Deer.
Although full of small winding country roads the Lake District remains accessible to motorhomes with both passing places and larger roads running the depth of the National Park.
Touring the Lake District opens your eyes to experience ...
- ... The natural beauty in England
- ... Hiking among breath-taking views
- ... Idyllic Lakeland villages
- ... Historical sites and information
With a multitude of Lakes to swim in, an abundance of trails to hike and many exciting attractions to visit, the Lake District has something for everyone, from the youngest to the oldest members of your family, as well as plenty to explore for your four-legged family members.
This area of England is popular with all age groups due to its variety of different offerings, all available for you to explore for as little or as long a time as you’d like to spend, from a weekend away to a week or two.
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8 Attraction Highlights Not To Miss
Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Farm
Overnight Locations
There is so much to explore in the Lake District, you will find something to discover new every day; but before you do, finding your base in the Lake District is important. With so many to choose from we’ve highlighted a few for you to consider.
Hawkshead Hall Campsite
Set on a working farm of 100 acres this campsite is on the edge of Hawkshead village and in the heart of The Lakes. Surrounded by outstanding views, walks and wildlife Hawkshead Campsite offers camping and touring caravan pitches with or without electric hook up.
Gillside Camping and Caravan Park Ullswater
This site is set next to a farm, able to supply you with fresh milk and eggs, as well as breakfast van during the weekends. At the foot of Helvellyn by Glenridding this site provide scenic views all around. Set on the edge of Glenridding, meaning shops, pubs and Ullswater are a short walk away.
Gill Head Farm
This family run campsite is located at a working farm, they offer both grass and hard-standing pitches, each with electric hook-ups. There is an onsite shop, shower & toilet block, and laundry facilities available. This site is surrounded by the beautiful northern fells of The Lakes.
Hill of Oaks Lodge & Caravan Park
Located close to Windermere Lake Hill of Oaks has an accessible toilet and shower block, washing up and laundry areas, and a recycling point all on site. Additionally, there is a Bistro and a Farm Shop for you to utilise. All pitches are hard standing and have an electric/TV hook up, some pitches also have a water hook-up with grey waste drainage.
