{"id":22872,"date":"2023-06-10T23:04:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T04:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justwing.it\/?page_id=22872"},"modified":"2024-05-01T02:02:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T07:02:29","slug":"the-lakes-district","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/justwing.it\/england\/the-lakes-district\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lakes District"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Lakes District<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Transportation and Accommodations<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Getting There<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Lakes District National Park is located in north west England, very close to the border of Scotland. For those in London, traveling to the Lakes District is quite easy. There are frequent trains from London to the Lakes District, taking approximately 3.5 hours to reach the Lakes District depending on your end destination. Trains depart from London Euston to Windermere approximately every hour, typically requiring one change in Oxenholme Lake District towards the end of the journey. The train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermere is quite short, only 20 minutes. This train also stops in Kendal and Staveley if choosing to stay in one of these towns.<\/p>\n

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Since the transfer time is short (approx 10 – 15 minutes), if you miss your transfer and cannot wait until the next train, you can book a taxi with Lakeside Taxis (015394 88888 or lakesidetaxis.co.uk or download the app). You can also use uber which will pick up from local taxis to take you to your end destination.<\/p>\n

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The train for Oxenholme Lake District and Windermere is especially convenient for those staying in Windermere or Bowness-on-Windermere. If staying in another area of the Lakes District, a car may be easier to access your end destination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Depending on where you stay will impact how you get around. The ideal situation would be to have a car to provide flexibility in reaching different hikes and exploring various towns. However, it is possible to do the Lakes District without a car. If looking to explore without a car, it is best to stay in Windermere or Bowness-on-Windermere as both towns are easily accessible by train and have local buses passing through the area. If willing to take a bus from the train station (or taxi), Ambleside is a cute village, just a bit up the road on the north side of Lake Windermere. <\/p>\n

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The Lakes District has a good bus system to provide you options on traveling to different spots outside the town you are staying. Taxis are also available to bring you to different destinations, but you will pay a premium for a taxi. Lakeside Taxis<\/p>\n

has its own app or you can call their local number (015394 88888) to book a taxi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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For those traveling to the Lakes District without a car, consider staying in the town of Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere or Ambleside. The train station is located in Windermere, so staying here will make it very easy to travel to and from your accommodations. Bowness-on-Windermere is slightly south of Windermere, but easily accessible from Windermere with a quick bus or taxi. It is walkable as well, but not desirable to walk with bags from Windermere train station. The town of Bowness-on-Windermere is larger than Windermere with more restaurants and shops, but both are a good option.<\/p>\n

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Ambleside is the most charming town of the three, with cute pubs and shops throughout. It is located north of Windermere and requires a bus ride or taxi to reach. The drive is about 15 minutes and the town itself sits towards the top of Lake Windermere.<\/p>\n

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Check out Laik<\/strong><\/a> for properties around Windermere to stay in when visiting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Fairfield Horseshoe<\/h4>\n