Pictures of Windermere

in the county of Cumbria

Sunset over Windermere by Paul Want ©

Photograph of Mallard Drake about to land on the lake.

Mallard Drake about to land on the lake. by Roy Jackson ©

Low mist on Windermere by Alan Dixon ©

Photograph of Windermere at Waterhead, Cumbria

Windermere at Waterhead, Cumbria by Roy Jackson ©

Photograph of Sunset behind the Langdales.

Sunset behind the Langdales. by Roy Jackson ©

Windermere. by Roy Jackson ©

Photograph of Windermere at Waterhead near Ambleside.

Windermere at Waterhead near Ambleside. by Roy Jackson ©

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About Windermere

Lake Windermere is England's largest lake, and one of it's most popular with visitors. It is 10.5 miles long and approx 1 mile wide. The water of the lake reaches a depth of around 220 feet and the lake is extremely popular with water sports enthusiasts as well as walkers who come to enjoy the scenic walks around various regions of this beautiful lake, where you can walk up hills and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the whole surrounding area. Along the North shores of windermere you will find the Victorian town of Ambleside, a very popular tourist destination and place of interest. There is a ferry service that runs the length of Windermere, and you can also hire boats, either motor or rowing. Infact around Windermere you will find something for everyone - fishing, boating, spectacular walks and views, historic buildings, horse riding, and much much more! Please enjoy the pictures of Windermere..

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Interesting & Historical Facts about Windermere

Lake Windermere's name comes from the Scandinavian for 'Lake of a man called Vinandr'

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Bowness on Windermere (218 Pictures) in the county of Cumbria

(1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction S of Windermere)

This is the principal resort on Lake Windermere, it is a town crammed with quaint narrow streets jammed full of summer tourists which sprawls along the shores of the lake somewhere between Waterhead and Lakeside...

Troutbeck (61 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

(2.4 miles, 3.8 km, direction N of Windermere)

A village that is spread along an old valley road for around one and a half miles. Lots of charm and old cottages, surrounded by beautiful lakeland countryside. Beatrix Potter.....

Hawkshead (116 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction W of Windermere)

The pretty village of Hawkshead is full of old-world picturesque charm throughout its traffic-free streets where one can roam freely to investigate all it has to offer in the way.....

Ambleside (844 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW of Windermere)

Ambleside, meaning "Shieling" or summer pasture by the riverbank, lies next to the northern shore of Lake Windermere. A busy victorian town ideal as a base when visiting the Lake District..