Goosemire Cottages Blog
Tagged: Coniston
How many Lakes are there in the Lake District?
Date: 24th April 2012
How many lakes are there in the Lake District? it is actually a trick question. Most people will answer 16 but infact there is only one real lake which is:
Bassenthwaite - 4 miles long, 3/4 mile wide and only 70ft deep. The most northerly of all the lakes and very popular with sailing boats. Also the lake has a very rare breed of fish called Vendace which are only found here and in Derwentwater. Lakeside Lodge is only a stones throw from the lakeshore.
Disabled Access To The Lake District
Date: 23rd September 2011
The Lake District is Britain's largest and most visited National Park, and offers a variety of outdoor activities, as well as various literary and artistic associations. Of course, the biggest attraction is the spectacular scenery and most of the larger and well-known lakes, including Ullswater and Windermere, are accessible to any visitor and offer a wide range of facilities.
