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Holiday in the Lakes
A stunning collection of valleys, lakes and fens make the Lake District one of the UK’s richest gems. Visitors will inevitably be wanting to do a spot, if not a lot of walking as well as filling the rest of their time with sightseeing, picnics and shopping. This National Park is practically bursting with fantastic walks and amazing heritage sites. The Lakes are full of charming towns and villages such as Bowness and Ambleside. Bowness accommodation and Ambleside accommodation can be found in these towns in character buildings often set amongst beautiful surroundings. Kendal accommodation is a great option for people wanting the convenience of a town and the proximity of the Lakes.
Short day or half day walks are a great way to cover different parts of the lakes and including visits to town and villages dotted through the National Park. There are many walks to choose from, so many visitors use a little help from Alfred Wainwright, a famous lover of the Lakes. The Fleetwich and Hay Stacks walk in the north of the park involves walkers passing Wainwright’s favourite part of the Lakes (The Haystacks) and where he was finally laid to rest. Anyone enjoying Lake Windermere or Bowness accommodation will enjoy the Hawkshead to Lake Windermere walk. It’s best to start in the lovely village of Hawkshead where the walk takes you past stunning views across Windermere and can end with a ferry to Bowness for those with Bowness accommodation.
Also devised by Wainwright is the Coast to Coast walk which starts at St. Bees and ends at Robin Hood Bay. This 192 mile trek from the Irish Sea to the North Sea goes through the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors. For people who are looking for a long walk but want to stay in the Lakes then the Cumbria Way is a satisfying walk which incorporates many sites of interest and goes through the very heart of the Lakes
Children can make walking on holiday a limiting and frustrating experience. Walks for children need to be kept short and exciting. The Lakes have 39 walks which have no stiles (known as the Miles Without Stiles), which are perfect for people with young children and buggies. These walks include a trip up a mountain to the views of Scout Scar in the south of the Lake District. Another great walk for kids is the Tarn Hows walk which offers great views, woodland and a stunning tarn.
Attractions in the Lakes often come in the form of historical places of interest, of which there are a great many and it is nigh impossible to do them all. The wisest thing to do is choose a place to stay which is close to good walks and attractions. The small and beautiful town of Ambleside is a lovely place to spend an afternoon as well as being the start place for many lovely walks. Attractions in the town include a Roman fort built in the Second Century AD. Ambleside accommodation is varied and can be found in good central locations.
Visitors with children will find them delighted that the Lakes are the home of both the Beatrix Potter characters and Postman Pat. The characters of Beatrix Potter have been magically brought to life at the World of Beatrix Potter attraction in the town of Bowness upon Windermere. The town of Bowness is located perfectly for Lake Windermere and the World of Beatrix Potter. For visitors to Bowness accommodation is plentiful and often located within a short walk of the town centre.
Abbott Hall Gallery is an exceptional gallery found in a beautiful Georgian house in Kendal in the South Lakes. The gallery is home to many famous British works of art and is considered a very important art collection. Located in the grounds is also the Museum of Lakeland Life which attempts to demonstrate the history of life in the area through an exhibition of a typical street. These popular attractions can be found in the town of Kendal accommodation in this town can be found centrally as well as in the surrounding villages. Kendal accommodation choices range from town hotels to country cottages.
The Lake District is a perfect holiday destination for all groups of people. For those with families the great child friendly walks mean that there’s no need to compromise on enjoying the outdoor space. Ambleside accommodation is a good option for walkers who want to go in all the directions of the Lake District and still be close to the famous Lake Windermere. The choices within the Ambleside accommodation options make it a popular destination for many visitors to the Lake District. Within the town of Kendal accommodation options are varied and are a brilliant choice for those wishing to discover the southern Lake District.
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