The Lake District is England's largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Established in 1951, it spans 912 square miles and contains the highest peak, as well as the largest and deepest natural lakes in England.
The Lake District incorporates nearly 2,000 miles of Public Rights of Way (footpaths, bridleways, byways and permitted paths), 16 major lakes and 213 peaks over 1,000 feet according to Wainwrights guide.
The area has inspired many famous writers and artists, including Beatrix Potter, Alfred Wainwright, William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, Arthur Ransome and John Cunliffe.