Top 5 Regions to Visit in the Lake District

Spring has finally arrived and the kids are counting down the days until half term. A trip to the Lake District in your Volkswagen Transporter campervanfrom Your Camper is something that the whole family can look forward to!

The great thing about taking your Volkswagen Transporter campervan to the Lake District is that you’ll be able to easily explore a range of locations that England’s largest national park has to offer, and the scenic landscapes and winding roads will ensure that you never get tired of being behind the wheel.

Here are five locations not to be missed!

 

1    Coniston Water

Coniston Water is roughly five miles long and is overshadowed by the mountain of the Old Man of Coniston. With boats and bikes available to hire, it is an excellent region for a fun-filled family day out!

 

2    Windermere

At 10.5 miles long and 219 feet at its deepest point, Windermere is the largest lake in the Lake District. Surrounded by the town of Windermere, Ambleside, Waterhead, Bowness-on-Windermere, and Lakeside, this is the most popular area in the region, with unlimited activities and attractions to stop off at as you drive the Volkswagen Transporter campervan around the huge lake.

 

3    Ullswater

The District’s second-largest lake, Ullswater is encompassed by breathtaking mountain scenery. Walkers and climbers will find plenty to keep themselves busy here!

 

4    Derwentwater

Keswick is a bustling town with a variety of boutiques and eateries, and the local lake of Derwentwater is only a ten-minute walk away from the centre, and a lake cruise is highly recommended. The fells of Cat Bells lie to the west of the lake while and Friar’s Crag to the east, while at the southern end of the lake, you’ll find the picturesque Borrowdale Valley.

 

5    Wastwater

Not only is Wastwater England’s deepest lake, reaching 260 feet, but to the north east of this body of water is England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

 

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