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What is Lake Windermere famous for?
The Lake District, also known as the Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region and national park in Cumbria, North West England. It is famous for its landscape, including its lakes, coast, and the Cumbrian mountains; and for its literary associations with Beatrix Potter, John Ruskin, and the Lake Poets.Windermere in the Lake District is England's largest lake at 10.5 miles long, that's just over 18 km. At its deepest point is 219 feet, that's 66.7 m. Windermere is also the name of a small town, which lies just over a mile from the lake shore.Loch Awe

The largest lake by perimeter length in the UK is Loch Awe, Scotland at 41km.

Is Lake District in Scotland : Lake District, famous scenic region and national park in the administrative county of Cumbria, England. It occupies portions of the historic counties of Cumberland, Lancashire, and Westmorland. The national park covers an area of 866 square miles (2,243 square km).

Why is Windermere popular

Due to Windermere being the largest lake in England, the water has been a popular place for boating challenges and tours over the years. Steam ferries and cruises have been operating on the lake since the 1800's with services now owned and ran by Windermere Lake Cruises Ltd.

Is Lake Windermere worth visiting : So, whether you prefer to spend your time on the water or simply gaze out over the lake from dry land, there are lots of reasons to pay a visit to Windermere. Spend time exploring a fairy-tale castle, catch a launch boat from one town to another, hike through some Lake District fell or just relax and enjoy the scenery.

Windermere lake is famous for being the largest natural lake in England, measuring over 11 miles long and one mile wide at its widest part. The lake has 19 islands, with the most famous being Belle Isle; the largest island on the lake home to a luxurious 16th century roman inspired house.

In my educated opinion, yes it is. For the past 18 years, I have swam or paddled (canoe/kayak) in Windermere almost every week throughout the entire year. I have never witnessed a fish kill caused by pollution and I am delighted to see a wide variety of seasonal and local wildlife.

What is the biggest lake in Europe

Lake Ladoga

Lake Ladoga, largest lake in Europe, located in northwestern Russia about 25 miles (40 km) east of St. Petersburg. It is 6,700 square miles (17,600 square km) in area—exclusive of islands—and 136 miles (219 km) long, with an average width of 51 miles (82 km) and an average depth of 167 feet (51 metres).Lake Tanganyika

Lake Tanganyika (/ˌtæŋɡənˈjiːkə, -ɡæn-/; Kirundi : Ikiyaga ca Tanganyika) is an African Great Lake. It is the second-oldest freshwater lake in the world, the second-largest by volume, and the second deepest, in all cases after Lake Baikal in Siberia. It is the world's longest freshwater lake.The Lake District is England's largest National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, a warm welcome and a rich cultural heritage. Explore the fells, splash about on the lakes, take a wild adventure or simply enjoy the peace.

the Lake of Menteith

Famous as being Scotland's only lake, rather than loch, the Lake of Menteith is discovered in the Carse of Stirling, close to the city.

What celebrity lives in Windermere : Windermere, FL is a renowned destination for celebrities seeking an exclusive lifestyle with notable residents such as Shaquille O'Neal and Tiger Woods. The town offers luxurious amenities, privacy and security, and close proximity to downtown Orlando which attracts affluent buyers.

Is Windermere water clean : Shockingly, a large proportion of Windermere's phosphorus is derived from human sewage (and washing products such as soaps and detergents that go down our sinks also contribute). This includes discharges of both treated – which may still have high levels of phosphorus after treatment – and raw, untreated sewage.

What is the cleanest lake in Europe

Lake Annecy

Lake Annecy originates from around 18,000 years ago, as a result of the melting of glaciers in the Alps. Today, it is considered the second-largest lake in France, and it has the title of the cleanest lake in Europe, due to strict environmental regulations introduced around 1960.

Lake Ohrid

Located in the Dinaric Alps on the border between the Republic of Macedonia and Albania, with estimated age of around 4 million years, Lake Ohrid is the oldest natural lake in Europe and one of the oldest lakes in the whole world.Lake Baikal

Situated in south-east Siberia, the 3.15-million-ha Lake Baikal is the oldest (25 million years) and deepest (1,700 m) lake in the world. It contains 20% of the world's total unfrozen freshwater reserve.

Why do people visit Lake Windermere : Enjoy the sun reflecting on the water of Lake Windermere, come to watch the leaves change colours and fall, or smell the blooming flowers – whenever you choose to visit, the Lake District is always beautiful.