The breathtaking landscapes of England’s Lake District have inspired some of the world’s most famous poets and writers, from William Wordsworth to Beatrix Potter.
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Want to discover it for yourself? Then you might just want to buy this new travel pass unlocking the region.
Offering unlimited travel on buses, trains and boats, the Cumbria Travel Pass is priced at £40 (€47) for one day, or £99 (€116) for three.
Valid at any time on any day of the week, the pass covers Northern, TransPennine and Avanti trains, Stagecoach buses, and Lakes Day Cruises on Windermere.
You’ll also get discounts on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Coniston Launch, and boat rides on Derwentwater with Keswick Launch and Ullswater with Ullswater Steamers.
Designated a National Park in 1951, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, the Lake District spans some 2,362 square kilometres.
There are 16 large lakes, of which Windermere is the biggest (and most famous). Here, you can go swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding, or head out on a rowing boat.
The area has a long history, and you can visit everything from Roman ruins to Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top farmhouse.
Of course, given the Lake District is home to England’s tallest peak (Scafell Pike), you’ll almost certainly want to go hiking.
You can find all of the routes, which can be filtered by duration and accessibility, on the National Park Authority’s website.