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The English Lake District - Lakeland

The English Lake District, in the Northwest, is an area of dramatic mountains - called fells - and sparkling lakes carved by glaciers 15,000 years ago. See the Lakes and Lakeland mountain passes, and read about what to do and see in the English Lake District.
The Lake District at a Glance: A Quick Guide to the English Lakes
A quick guide to England's Lake District National Park, site of England's highest mountain, England's biggest lake and England's deepest lake.
The Lake District - Views of Kirkstone, A Lake District Mountain Pass
Early morning views of Kirkstone Pass, between Lake Windermere and Ullswater in the Lake District of England.
Images of the English Lakes
Images of the lakes of The English Lake District with pictures of Windermere, Buttermere, Grasmere, Derwent Water, Ullswater, Wastwater, Coniston Water

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