Experts' Choice Award Lake Windermere
What the experts agree on
England's largest lake stretches over 10 miles between wooded hills, drawing crowds for sailing, water sports, and lakeside walks—stunning but expect busy conditions year-round.
“This 16km-long lake, equally popular with sailors and water skiers, is pleasantly surrounded by woods and hills.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "At 11 miles long, 1½ miles wide, and 220 feet deep, the lake is England's largest and stretches from Newby Bridge almost to Ambleside, filling a rocky gorge between thickly wooded hills." Full review
The Telegraph "Stretching for over 10 miles between Ambleside and Newby Bridge, Windermere is not only the largest lake in the Lake District, it’s the largest lake anywhere in England." Full review
Independent "One of the Lake District’s most well-known lakes, Windermere is an enormously popular place to visit due to its myriad water-based activities and walking options"
The Guardian "There are few better places in England to set sail than on Windermere, encircled by the peaks and forests of the Cumbrian mountains. Five locations around the lake offer motorboat hire,..."
National Geographic
