Mess around in boats on Lake Windermere

The environment of the Lakes is stunning, with jagged mountains meeting deep mirrored lakes, in contrast to much of England's gently sloping hills. The largest natural lake in England is Windermere Lake. Once the glaciers retreated at the beginning of the present interglacial period, a ribbon lake developed in a glacial depression. With the establishment of the Kendal and Windermere Railway's branch line in 1847, it has been among the most well-liked locations in the nation for vacations and second homes.

It is a ribbon lake that is more than 11 miles (18 km) long and over one mile (1.5 km) wide at its widest point. It was created in a glacial depression following the ice's retreat at the beginning of the present interglacial epoch. With the establishment of the Kendal and Windermere Railway's branch line in 1847, it has been among the most well-liked locations in the nation for vacations and second homes.

Rent a boat at Bowness-on-Windermere and take to the water, cruising the vast body of water. After that, visit the National Trust's Hill Top, where Beatrix Potter lived, before dropping at The Drunken Duck Inn for a seasonal meal.

From Lakeside Railway Station on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Heritage Steam Railway at the southern end of the lake to Waterhead Bay close to Ambleside in the north, passenger services run the whole length of the lake. Bowness and Brockhole, albeit only with modest launches, serve as intermediate stops. While some boats just sail a portion of the trip or perform out-and-back cruises, others cover the entire distance.

Location: Lake District National Park, England