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England's largest National Park includes Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, Wastwater - its deepest lake and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere.

We've information for visitors and students about this unique corner of England. Find out how we work in caring for this stunning area. And our 42,400 residents can find out all about planning.

Yacht on Ullswater copyright Michael Turner>

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Our location in the UK

Map of the UK showing where the Lake District National Park is located>

Looking through binoculars copyright Andrea Hills>

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National Parks - Britain's breathing spaces