Great fun (Lake District)

Member Name: BeckyBee

Product:	Lake District
Date:	24/06/01 (61 review reads)
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Advantages: Scenery, People, Activities

Disadvantages: few toilets!

I live approximately 20-30 miles from the Lakes and so have visited the area more times than I can remember, yet it never fails to inspire and delight.

The scenery is breathtaking, while on a miniature scale so easily explored, within a small area there is quiet woodland, beautiful lakes, cascading waterfalls, rugged fells and wild moors.

Transport links are good by road with the M6, however rail and bus links are a little more complicated.

The North Lakes is quieter with fewer expensive tourist attractions and large scale car parks so is perfect for those looking for peace and quiet, or a vigourous walk. Keswick on Derwentwater is the ideal base, it's full of B&Bs, hotels, cafes and parks, with plenty of gift shops and amentities, including the Spa. If you wish to walk around the Lake it will take most of a day and Keswick is the ideal starting point.

Further into the Lake District you will find attractions for all the family such as the Beatrix Potter Experience with wonderful models and animations, and Brockhole an adventure playground with a light, airy tea room.

Then there are the sporting opportunities; on some lakes there are numerous water sport facilities, though on a few it is prohibited; cycling is popular with plenty of both rough and smooth terrain; horseriding; climbing; wind surfing and, of course, walking.

If this is not for you there are plenty of tea rooms, viewing points, gift shops, galleries, stately homes and museums.

All in all a great day out for the whole family!

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