Lake District Vs Peak District

We put them head to head comparing their hiking wildlife and cultural clout.

Lake district vs peak district. Ironically the lake district has a lot more peaks than the peak district with places like scafell pike and helvellyn standing just shy of 1km above sea level. The central cotswolds and northern lake district compete for the title of most beautiful country escape in england. The weather as already put is hugely variable here both from day to day or even hour to hour as well as place to place. The lake district is england s largest national park at just under 600 000 acres and its wild landscapes are undoubtedly amongst the finest and most dramatic on the planet.

England may perhaps be known best for its iconic london skyline and taste for tea but it s also undoubtedly world renowned for its beautiful countryside. In my experience lake district in july is usually extremely busy snowdonia always seems quieter but obviously snowdon on a nice day will be busy especially if choosing one of the easier tracks. Lakes lush valleys and challenging mountain. Areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The lakes is a nightmare to get to if you don t drive and can just get too busy. Walking in both of them is lovely and there are so many options from very easy to difficult and guided. But which one is best. Both the lake district and peak district are loved for their beautiful wilderness.

Cotswolds vs lake district. The lakes are beautiful and prettier than the peaks although the dark peak is beautiful in its barren and desolate way. However the lake district is wetter than the uk average has a higher average rainfall than the peak district probably most of the other national parks you might consider. 2 362 sq km highest spot.

Boating photography and in some cases fishing. Britain ireland things to do. Local as i live next door in manchester ok transport links especially on the rail line to sheffield and it s vast as you can walk all day without seeing a soul. It all depends on how your friend is with crowds whether they prefer quieter areas or aren t bothered.

Lake district vs peak district. One feature that both national parks have in common is water. Both are lovely places but for me the peak district is better. I ve hardly been to the peaks so don t know them as well but i m sure other people will.

Which region should you visit. We will be coming down into england after spending a week on the isle of skye and in edinburgh i m wondering what people would recommend seeing between the peak district lake district and the yorkshire dales given the type of landscapes we will be coming from in scotland we will only have two days to spend in whichever of the three we decide on. The lake district is more about stretches of water and mountains whereas the peak district is a mass of rolling hills and many cave networks. Peak district panoramas both the lake district and the peak district have an arsenal of breath taking natural beauty at their disposal in the fight for top landscape.

Scafell pike 978m expect. There are around 40 reservoirs in and around the peak district and around 30 lakes and tarns in the lake district. The weather as already put is hugely variable here both from day to day or even hour to hour as well as place to place.