The Rough Guide to the Lake District (Travel Guide with Free Ebook) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781839058684)

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 FSC's 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, you'll 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 breaks


• Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip


• Practical 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 more


• Author 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 swimming


• Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots


• When to go to the Lake District - high season, low season, climate information and festivals


• Where to go - a clear introduction to the Lake District with key places and a handy overview


• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs


• Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels


• Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges


• Colour-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, diversity


• Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to the Lake District


• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The 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. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

Author: Rough Guides
ISBN-10: 1839058684
ISBN-13: 9781839058684
Publisher: Rough Guides
Language: English
Published: 06/04/2024
Pages: 280
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d