DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lake District (Pocket Travel Guide)

Description

England's Lake District, with its unspoiled wilderness, pristine lakes, boulder-strewn fells and tiny villages, has inspired generations of poets, writers and hikers. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel e-guide ensures you'll find your way around the Lake District with absolute ease. Our updated Top 10 travel e-guide breaks down the best of the Lake District into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best walks, swims and journeys, castles, churches and gardens. You'll discover: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of the Lake District's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of Grasmere, Windermere, Kendal, Borrowdale, Ambleside, Langdale, Wordsworth's Lake District, Coniston Water, Wasdale and Keswick - The Lake District's most interesting areas, with the best places for walking, beautiful views and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including family activities and things to do for free - Practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe DK Eyewitness Top 10s are the UK's favourite pocket guides and have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002. Looking for more on Great Britain's culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Great Britain. CONTENTS Top 10 Lake District Highlights Welcome to the Lake District Exploring the Lake District Lake District Highlights Grasmere Windermere Kendal Borrowdale Ambleside Langdale Wordsworth’s Lake District Coniston Water Wasdale Keswick The Top 10 of Everything Moments in History Museums and Galleries Churches and Abbeys Castles and Houses Gardens Walks Swims Great Journeys Writers and Artists Children’s Attractions Pubs and Inns Restaurants Places to Shop Lake District for Free Festivals and Events Lake District Area by Area Windermere and the South The Central Fells Ullswater The Northwest Whitehaven and Wasdale Streetsmart Getting Around Practical Information Places to Stay General Index Acknowledgments