Regularly seen to be one of the most beautiful parts of Europe, the Lake District is an area of England that covers 885 square miles, making it the largest National Park in the country.

Encompassing close to 100 individual lakes and dozens of notable peaks, the area is simply breathtaking and when visiting, it is easy to understand how people such as Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth were so heavily influenced by the natural beauty of the Lake District.

If you want to plan a holiday to the Lake District, there are three points that you need to take into consideration to ensure that your trip is as problem-free as it can possibly be.

1. Decide on the time of year that you want to go – there is no doubting that the Lake District is stunning all year round, but it is strongly advised to take into consideration what it is you want to do on your holiday and also what you’re looking to visit.

For example, if you’re planning on hiking up Scafell Pike, the tallest peak England, regardless of how experienced you may be as a walker and climber, you shouldn’t consider doing this in the winter months.

The Lake District is a massive expansive area of land and should you get lost, it could take a substantial amount of time for the rescue teams to find you and in winter it’s much more difficult to survive for long periods of time than it is in the summer (not to mention the fact that there are fewer hours of daylight).

2. Book your accommodation – a more important aspect than most would realise, whilst you may be able to take a holiday to one of the major cities in the UK and book into a hotel without any prior notice, due to the popularity and compactness of the Lake District, it is strongly advised to book your accommodation before you travel.

This is especially true in the summer months, when people from all across the UK – and the world – head to the Lake District for their own reasons, whether it be walking, fishing or simply admiring the scenery. This means that almost all of the accommodation in the area is booked up weeks in advance and although some camp sites and bed and breakfasts may have vacancies, these places will be minimal at best.

3. Think about your means of transportation – in close distance to England’s major motorway network and serviced by rail (which in turn provides a direct link to Manchester Cialis Airport), there are various ways to get to and from the Lake District.

Although this may be the case, you have to take into consideration what it is you’re expecting to do on your holiday, as this can have a distinct effect on which transportation method you choose.

For instance, if you want to see the surrounding areas of the Lake District, flying or travelling by train isn’t the best option. Similarly, you could remove the hassle of trying to find a car parking space if you’re planning on doing nothing more than walking, fishing or simply relaxing in one place for the extent of your holiday.

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