While you could search for places to go on your own, this guide offers curated context and ready-made itineraries along a recommended journey—so you don’t have to second-guess or piece everything together yourself. • Windermere, Ullswater, Elterwater & Derwentwater – explore lakeside towns, tranquil shores, and boat trips with postcard-worthy views • Kendal – a cultural hub with galleries, shops, and cafés near the southern gateway to the Lakes • Grasmere – wander through Wordsworth’s beloved village, visit Dove Cottage, and try the famous gingerbread • Allerdale – discover the charm of Keswick, the stillness of Buttermere, and heritage in Cockermouth; hike Catbells for classic views • Scafell Pike – set off from Wasdale Head for an unforgettable climb up England’s highest mountain • Literary landscapes – follow in the footsteps of Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, and the Romantics, from poetic trails to storybook cottages • Discover waterfalls, woodland walks, sweeping valleys, quaint villages, and characterful market towns • Ideal for walking, hiking, photography, and slow moments in nature amid inspiring surroundings