Lake Windermere

Lake Windermere, a glacier lake formed during the Ice Age, is England's largest lake, 10mi/16km in length and 230ft/70m deep. At its northern end it is enclosed by rocks; at the southern end it is drained by the River Leven, which flows into Morecambe Bay. Its shores are beautifully wooded, and in some places lined by houses. The largest island, Belle Isle, and some of the smaller ones can be reached by regular boat services. On Ladyholme are the remains of a 13th century chapel.

There is an annual festival in Lake Windermere which takes place during the summer.