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🏔️ Lake District National Park

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🏔️ Lake District National Park
England's mountainous landscape of lakes, fells, and literary heritage


🕐 3 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 11:02
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located in northwest England, spanning Cumbria and parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire
  • Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017
  • Covers approximately 2,362 square kilometres with 16 major lakes
  • Home to England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike (978 metres)

The Lake District National Park encompasses a region of glacially-carved valleys, mountain peaks, and interconnected water bodies in ...

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