Lake District National Park, National park in Cumbria, England
Lake District National Park spans northwestern England with mountains rising above green valleys and lakes nestled between hills throughout Cumbria. Footpaths link small villages with stone bridges and waterfalls, while woodland covers the lower slopes.
The region became a national park in 1951 to protect the landscape and local way of life. Recognition as a World Heritage site followed in 2017.
The peaks and valleys shaped the writing of poets and authors whose former homes now welcome visitors throughout the year. Stone cottages and dry walls built by farmers over centuries still mark the villages and hillsides.
Several main towns serve as starting points for walks and boat trips, with buses connecting villages throughout the area. Waterproof clothing is advisable in all seasons as rain can arrive frequently and suddenly.
A valley in the Borrowdale area ranks among the wettest inhabited places in England with over 3 meters of rainfall each year. These conditions create especially green landscapes with mosses and ferns covering the rocks.
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