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Lake Windermere
Ullswater - England's Most Beautiful Lake!
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There's plenty of outdoor activities and water sports to enjoy on the many Lake District Lakes. Why not take one of the steamers operating from many launches on lakes such as Windermere, Ullswater, Derwentwater, and Coniston.
Windermere offers a great choice of cruises, and on Coniston you'll find many themed cruises with a focus on, for example, Donald Campbell and his speed boat Bluebird. All the Lake District Lakes have their own personalities, some quiet, some bustling so there's something to suit all tastes.Find Lake District Hotels Find Lake District Accommodation
Lake Windermere
Around Lake Windermere, it's the quieter West Shore, managed by The Windermere, Ambleside & District Angling Association (WADAA), which provides the best fishing spots. Early morning and evening fly fishing couldn't be better here for native Windermere Trout.
Why not take a leisurely boat trip cruise on Lake Windermere. Boat trips operate frequently from various launches around the Lake.
Windermere Tourist Information, Bowness Bay, Glebe Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HJTel: 015394-42895
Coniston Water
Coniston Water is well served for boat trips by Coniston Launch, which has jetty stop offs all round the lake and offers themed cruises such as 'Swallows and Amazons' and a trip focusing on Donald Campbell's fateful attempt to break the 300mph record.
Coniston Water and surrounds is 'Ruskin' territory, and his house, Brantwood which is situated on the North East side of Coniston Water and is one of the jetty stop offs conveniently.
Coniston Tourist Information, Main Car Park, LA21 8EH, Tel: (015394) 41533
Ullswater - England's Most Beautiful Lake!
Ullswater has the reputation of being known as 'England's most beautiful lake'. Once seen, you wouldn't argue with that. Perhaps it's the views of striking fells like Sheffield Pike jutting up beyond Ullswater that enhance it's beauty. You can go basic or luxury around Ullswater, with a choice of accommodation types from camping to luxury hotels. There's a selection of traditional country pubs, cafes and for luxury restaurants with gourmet dining. Ullswater is ever so close to Penrith as well.
Choose a caravan and campsite right alongside Ullswater, and enjoy a selection of outdoor pursuits on this lake including sailing, windsurfing, and canoeing.
Derwentwater
Derwentwater is a popular Lakeland lake 4.8km long and 1.6km wide at the widest point. It is one of two lakes (the other being Bassenthwaite Lake) which is home to one of the rarest fish in Britain, the vendace.
All of the bordering wetlands are most important areas for breeding birds like sandpipers and snipes. Spot the Red squirrels in surrounding woodlands also. The whole area is designated a site of Special Scientific Interest, only awarded to very special wildlife sites. Users of Derwentwater for leisure should be aware of the 10mph speed limited for power boats and anglers will need a permit from Keswick angling Association.
