🏔️ Lake District National Park
England's mountainous landscape of lakes, fells, and literary heritage
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in northwest England, spanning Cumbria and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire
- Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017
- Covers approximately 2,362 square kilometres with 16 major lakes
- Home to England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike (978 metres)
The Lake District National Park encompasses a region of glacially-carved valleys, mountain peaks, and interconnected water bodies in northwest England. Established as a national park in 1951, the area encompasses approximately 2,362 square kilometres and attracts millions of visitors annually. The landscape has long inspired writers, painters, and walkers seeking solitude and contemplation in open countryside ...