Lake District
Lake in the United Kingdom
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The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England. A popular vacation destination, it’s known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal,...
Area: 912 mi²
Age of rock: Primarily Ordovician
Coordinates: 54°27′15″N 3°12′42″W / 54.45424°N 3.21160°W
Elevation: 978 m (3,209 ft)
Largest lakes by area: Windermere, Ullswater, Derwentwater
Largest settlements: Kendal, Ambleside, Windermere, Keswick
Location: Cumbria