Lake District

United Kingdom

Lake District

LocationUnited Kingdom
RegionCumbria, England
TypeNational Park
Coordinates54.4700°, -3.1000°
Established1951
Area2362
Nearest CityKeswick (0 mi)
Major CityCarlisle (30 mi)
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About Lake District

The Lake District is England's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It features England's highest mountain (Scafell Pike) and deepest lake (Wastwater). The landscape inspired many Romantic poets and consists of rugged mountains, scenic lakes, and picturesque valleys.