The Lakes – Place of Poets 

Imagine endless lakes, tall mountains, and enchanting forests. There is no wonder that such a place can give birth to some of the most revered English poets. When one sits in the lap of nature, creativity happens unrestrained. 

We’re talking about the Lake District, a hilly region in North West England, located within Cumbria. It is a famous holiday destination for tourists. It is popular for its lakes, mountains, forests, and various poets such as William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, and John Ruskin. The Lake District National Park was founded in 1951 and chosen as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. 

The Lake District is famous for the Lake Poets, a group of English poets in the first half of the nineteenth century. The group of poets and writers include William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey. The Lake school became a well-known school because of William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Southey, and other poets and writers. 

The world-famous American singer-songwriter, Taylor Swift, dedicated a song to the Lake District in her eighth studio album, Folklore. The track is referenced to Windermere and one of the famous poets, William Wordsworth. Her lyrics say it all: “Take me to the lakes where all the poets went to die/ Those Windermere peaks look like a perfect place to cry/I have come too far to watch some name dropping sleaze tell me what my Wordsworth are.” 

Largest lakes in the Lake District 

The lake district has the most stunning views of animals and mountain peaks on the British Isles. Various celebrities and athletes, as well as artists, have appreciated this place. There are 19 most popular lakes in the Lakes District, and out of those, the five largest lakes are: 

Windermere

Windermere is the largest and most famous lake in the southern part of the district. The lake includes 19 islands, and one of the largest of them is the exclusive Belle Isle. 

Ullswater 

Ullswater is the second-largest lake in the district, the favorite lake of the poet William Wordsworth. It is a famous destination where luxurious boat trips are offered. It is popular among mountaineers or hikers. 

Derwentwater 

Derwentwater lies within Cumbria. There are various islands within the lake. One of them is inhabited and is a place of great attraction. Mountains surround it, and slopes that face Derwentwater are highly wooded. 

Bassenthwaite Lake 

Bassenthwaite Lake is situated in the northern part of the Lake District. Photographers and bird-watchers love the lake to observe different birds. The best views can be seen from the minor roads from one of the villages. 

Coniston water

Coniston Water is one of the lakes in the Lakes District, which is the third-largest lake by volume but fifth largest by area. It is hugely popular for boating and mountain climbers, and fell walkers. 

Beautiful spots in The Lake District 

The magnificent mountains and lakes of the Lake District have inspired various artists, poets, and writers to visit the place. There are beautiful views of the lakes, but it also has various spots for outdoor activities. 

Grasmere

Grasmere is a village in the Lake District where there is a former house of William Wordsworth, Wordsworth Museum & Art Gallery, and the family’s burial place at St Oswald’s Church. The area is surrounded by the Central Fells. 

Kendal Castle 

The Kendal castle was built in the late 12th century, and it has been in ruins since then. It is located at the top of the steep mountain having a great view of the city. 

Ambleside 

Ambleside is a town in Cumbria and the largest natural lake in England. It is a base for hiking, mountain climbing, and biking. 

Kirkstone Pass 

Kirkstone Pass is a mountain route in the Lake District only for experienced drivers. The drivers have to climb the steep gradient roads. The villages are linked with tiny and narrow roads, and it has the most beautiful routes. 

Castlerigg Stone Circle 

The Castlerigg Stone Circle is located in Cumbria, having 38 stones. It is one of the oldest stones in the Lake District and one of Britain’s impressive historic monument stones. 

All of these make the Lake District a place you must visit at least once in your lifetime. After all, who wouldn’t want to see the destination that became the muse for so many poets?