Rough Guide to the Lake District: Travel Guide eBook (eBook)

This Lake District guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Lake District travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSCs strict environmental and social standards.This Lake District guidebook covers: Windermere, Grasmere and the central fells, Coniston Water, Hawkshead and the south, Keswick, Derwent Water and the north, the western fells and valleys, Ullswater, out of the National Park.Inside this Lake District travel book, youll find:A wide range of sights Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaksItinerary examples created for different time frames or types of tripPractical information how to get to the Lake District, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and moreAuthor picks and things not to miss in the Lake District Scafell Pike, Derwent Water, Eskdale, Ennerdale Water, hiking, bird watching, wildlife, boating, kayaking, biking, museums, history, wild swimmingInsider recommendations tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spotsWhen to go to the Lake District high season, low season, climate information and festivalsWhere to go a clear introduction to the Lake District with key places and a handy overviewExtensive coverage of regions, places and experiences regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needsPlaces to eat, drink and stay hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotelsPractical info at each site hours of operation, websites, transit tips, chargesColour-coded mapping with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityFully updated post-COVID-19The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in the Lake District, as well as great planning tools. Its the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.