It’s scented with gorse in spring and bracken in summer, and in autumn the river valleys’ oak trees wear auburn coats. From April to October, the Cross Lakes Experience operated by Mountain Goat enables visitors to travel from Windermere to Hill Top and Hawkshead using a mix of boats, buses and minibuses. They range from Scotland’s towering peaks to southern England’s wide-open moors, from South Wales’s wild coastline to East Anglia’s secret backwaters. Photo by Allan Pollok-Morris. I'm cycling 1,600 miles across Britain to find out, What new restrictions in England could mean for half-term holidays, 'A culture is no better than its woods' – The captivating history of England's ancient trees, The best boutique hotels in Cornwall, from St Mawes to Mousehole, Canal boat holidays: The best UK routes, from the Avon Ring to Welsh waterways, The most amazing places to go glamping in Britain this autumn, Your UK holiday calendar: Glorious breaks to get you through the next six months, Bars and pubs across Britain ban MPs until 10pm curfew is lifted, The best autumn forest walks around the UK, The best spa hotels in Suffolk, from sprawling country estates to old Tudor houses. In fact, the Lake District covers about one percent of all the land area in Great Britain. ⢠Deepest Lake, Wettest Place As its name suggests, the Lake District offers plenty of opportunity to get oneâs feet wet. Government advice is to avoid public transport so don’t travel by train or bus. Inspire. One of the park’s most arresting sights is manmade: Ribblehead Viaduct, a feat of Victorian engineering that wends through remote moorland which you chug over on the Settle-Carlisle railway line. They also offer Renault Twizys from various other locations around the Lake District. One option is to arrive by public transport and just hire a car as and when you need one. The eco-friendly car rental company Co-Wheels offers car hire by the hour, and specialises in low-emission or electric vehicles. England's largest National Park, the Lake District is home to Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, Wastwater - its deepest lake and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere. Wastwater is the deepest lake in all of England at 243 feet (74 meters). Single fares between London and Manchester start at £67 with British Airways. Many of the Lake District’s minor roads are narrow, winding and often very steep, so take extra care, especially in winter and wet weather. Parking and traffic-jams are likely to be your main headache, especially on busy summer weekends around the main tourist hotspots of Keswick and Windermere. Time Out is a registered trademark of Time Out Digital Limited. Weather is at its mildest in summer but crowds are at their biggestâparticularly on pleasant weekends. Timetables are available at cumbria.gov.uk. Walk along the Ecclesbourne Valley to experience both in one day. ⢠Living History More than 40,000 people live in the Lake District, and they cherish some unique cultural traditions. Planning post-lockdown adventures? We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. The UK’s biggest national park is home to its mightiest mountains: five out of six of Scotland’s highest peaks are found here. Two useful lines also run around the Cumbrian coast, just outside the national park, stopping at towns including Grange-over-Sands, Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness, Ravenglass and Whitehaven. ⢠England's Largest This storybook realm of hills, stonewalled fields, forests, whitewashed cottages, and clear waters is Englandâs largest national park. Most stop at various points around the lake, allowing you to get off at one jetty and walk to the next. If you decide to travel, check whether car parks are open before you set off and adhere to social distancing guidelines on your walks. You can climb Wales’ highest mountain – 1,085-metre Mount Snowdon – without working up a sweat by catching the vintage train that potters to its summit. © 2020 Time Out England Limited and affiliated companies owned by Time Out Group Plc. Discover the best things to do in the New Forest. As you’d expect, this national park has lots of lovely lakes but its steep hills are pretty stupendous, too. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Visit the official Lake District National Park website here. Want to spend some time getting back to nature at one of the best UK campsites? By Oliver Berry, Telegraph Travel's Lake District guide. The Cumbrian Coast Line travels from Barrow round to Carlisle, and is run by Northern Rail. Then get your sleeping bag out of storage and dust off that two-man pop-up you’ve had since your first music festival. © 1996-2015 National Geographic Society, © 2015- The Furness Line travels from Leeds/Manchester/Lancaster to Barrow, and is operated by First Trans Pennine Express. The most regular service is the 555 Lakeslink, which runs at least a couple of times an hour and stops at Windermere, Troutbeck, Ambleside and Grasmere.
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