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The Lake District National Park has for many years been seen by many to be the most picturesque part of the British Isles. The scenic landscape has drawn in many writers and artists through the ages and the same scenery provides today the perfect location for a wide variety of hikes and walks. The National Park is situated in Cumbria with the towns of Windermere, Ambleside and Keswick being the main tourist towns. For lots of people that enjoy walking this area has become their favourite area in the UK and even in the busy weekend at the height of the summer it is still more that possible to escape from the crowds.

The Southern Fells

The lake district is home to the highest mountain in England Scafell Pike, there are also some other impressive peaks located in the Southern Fells of the lake district. These include Eskdale, Great Langdale, Wasdale, Borrwdale and Duddon valley all added arguable the most picturesque high ground in the country. Other great peaks in the Southern Fells area are the Man of Coniston, Great End Scafell, Esk, Pike, Crinkle Crags and Bowfell Crinkle Crags and of course many more.

The Central Fells

The best part of the Central Fells is Langdale Pikes which add some very impressive scenery and make this a very popular area indeed. This somewhat makes up for the boggy ground of this particular area. The ground is particular soft and boggy between Helm Crag and Greenup Edge. That being said being said this area offers great view?s of the the Southern Fells

The Western Fells

This area has many different fells that are well known, some of these include Great Gable, High Stile, Haystacks, Redpike and Pillar. This particular area offers great mountain scenery that can be enjoyed by everyone. These are complimented by the Valleys of Wasdale and Ennerdale which offer some ideal shelter when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

The North Western Fells

This is one of the quieter areas of the Lake District and offers a change in terrain to that of the Western Falls. The tallest summit in this area is Grasmoor which is sit amongst mainly smaller summits. There is a steeper walking in this area climbing up Lanthwaite Green onto the Whiteside ridge. The views outweigh the extra effort of the steep climb. This area is well known for a number of different fells including Dale Head, Eel Crag and Grisedale Pike.

The Northern Fells

Head west on the the M6 motorway then turning along the A66 to Keswick, the shapely south face of Blencathra is the first mountain you see. When you reach Keswick, which is situated on Derwentwater, you will see first the the round of the Skiddaw mountain comes into view. Many hikers find these two mountains for-fill the extent of their interest, often oblivious to the fells at the back O'Skiddaw. This area gives solitude and has the benefit of mostly being clear of cloud contrasting to other parts of the Lakes which are often short of sunshine. Hikers most favoured fells include Bannerdale Crags and Carrock Fell.

The Eastern Fells

This location in places rises 2500 feet above sea level. The higher ground sits between Ullswater and Thirlmere. The best area is Helyellyn which the most picturesque scenery. Other areas include Fairfeild and the Dodds. This area also has a mining history and there is lot of evidence to show this which might be of interest to you.

Far Eastern Fells

This area is one of the most popular because it provides miles and miles of easy walking and panoramic views which lead to the higher ground of the Pennines. The constantly changes views make this one of the most interesting area to go walking in. Fells in this area include Harter Fell, Angletarn Pikes and Nan Bield Pass.

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