Covering 900 square miles (2330 sq km), this unique and magnificent part of England is famed for its lofty peaks, tranquil lakes and, most of all, its sheer beauty - inspiring artists and poets throughout the ages.
The rugged landscape includes Scafell Pike (England's highest mountain), which stands at 3210ft (977m). Cumbria has sixteen lakes and over five hundred secluded tarns.
Windermere, the longest lake, stretches for over 10 miles and the villages of Windermere and Bowness could well be said to be the heart of the Lake District National Park - the largest National Park in the country.
