Top 10 Factoids about England's Lake District

1.Highest mountains

There are only five English peaks over 900m and they are all in Cumbria. Scafell Pike the tallest mountain stands at 977m ( 3210ft)

2.Deepest lake

Wastwater is England’s deepest lake, with a depth up to 258 feet.

3.Longest lake

Windermere, at 10½ miles from Waterhead in the north to Lakeside in the south is England’s longest lake.

4. Smallest Church

St Olaf’s church at the head of the Wasdale valley is claimed to be the smallest church in England.

5. Famous Sheep

Herdwick Sheep, bred by Beatrix Potter, are unique to Cumbria. A particularly hardy breed, their distinctive dark wool enables them to survive on the exposed fell tops.

6. Forest Facts

Grizedale Forest in The UK’s first forest for sculpture. Whinlatter Forest is England’s only true mountain forest.

7. Largest National Park

The Lake District National Park is England's largest National Park and covers 2362 square kilometres including 26 miles of coastline and estuaries

8. Ancient Beasts

The largest and oldest wild red deer in England resides in the Martindale valley, its bloodline can be traced back to the times of William the Conqueror

9. Historic Buildings

There are over 6,000 archaeological sites in the park, and more than 1,700 listed and historic buildings.