There are 18 islands on Windermere. Many are called ‘holme’ after the local word for ‘island’, which originates from the old Norse language. You can hire a boat from Bowness and row or sail...

2020年1月4日 · There's a whole host of islands dotted across the Lake District and Cumbria, some occupied, some claimed by nature, but all entirely beautiful. Take a day exploring the tiny beauty spots by...

The fictional Cormorant Island was inspired by Silver Holme Island on Windermere, and he combined the geography of both Windermere and Coniston Water to create the imaginary lake in his books. The stunning Lake District has inspired writers for more than two centuries.

Belle Isle is the largest of 18 islands on Windermere, a mere in the English Lake District, [1] and the only one ever to have been inhabited. [1] It is 1 km in length. It is rumoured that in Roman times a villa was once built on the island, with a possible connection to …

2012年2月27日 · When I look at the 16mm footage my father took of me rowing at home before we left to film in the Lake District, I cringe. My blades were high above the water, hitting the surface with terrible splashes but I seemed to achieve my objective.

2024年10月28日 · The Lake District is more than just a pretty face; it’s a region rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. These ten fun Lake District facts only scratch the surface of what this stunning destination has to offer.

2024年12月29日 · 2000 kilometers south of Tokyo, lies the emerald green island of Ishigaki. Surrounded by crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and white sand beaches, Ishigaki has become a heavenly retreat for urban Japanese.

The Lake District, also known as The Lakes or Lakeland, is England’s largest National Park, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits in the northwest corner of England, in the county of Cumbria, close to the west coast.

The Lake District, also known as the Lakes or Lakeland, is a mountainous region and national park in Cumbria, North West England. It is famous for its landscape, including its lakes, coast, and the Cumbrian mountains, and for its literary associations …

2019年2月7日 · Tucked away in one corner of north west England, the Lake District is quite unique. Just 30 miles across, this verdant corner contains England’s highest and craggiest mountains and deepest and largest lakes, all closely packed together in the most spectacularly beautiful landscape.