There are many beautiful views in the Lake District; from views down valleys, across lakes or of panoramas from the fells, it is hard to choose which ones to visit.
While you will always find beauty wherever you go in the Lake District, this list details some of the best spots for classic Lakeland views.
Here then, are the must see views in the Lake District
Drystone wall on Lingmoor Fell ridge
Drystone walls are synonymous with the landscape of the Lake District. Made from local stone, and without the use of mortar or cement, there is a real skill in fitting the stones together to make a sturdy wall. Drystone walls were, in fact, one of the many reasons that the Lake District was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.
While there are many places you can see these walls crawling over the fells, surely the most iconic is the one running along the ridgeline of Lingmoor Fell? Proving an unparalleled leading line to Side Pike and beyond to the Langdales, this small fell is a must visit.
Striding Edge from Helvellyn
While not the tallest fell in the Lake District (beaten only by the Scafells), Helvellyn is a contender for having most iconic route: Striding Edge.
An rugged, airy ridgeline, Striding Edge is not only an interesting route, but also a fantastic feature to gaze upon from the summit of Helvellyn. The sharp line, with the tarn far below combine to create a real sense of just how exposed Striding Edge is.
For those who want to see Striding Edge without doing the ridge, you can ascend Helvellyn from Thirlmere, reaching the summit while avoiding the scramble.
Wastwater looking towards Great Gable
In 2007, the view looking down Wastwater towards Great Gable was voted the greatest view in Britain, and its not hard to see why. From the picturesque lake, rugged screes, high fells and rocky outcrops this is truly a place worth visiting.
Buttermere Pines
Standing on the beach at the northern end of the lake, looking south, you can see a line of Scotts Pines, also referred to as the Buttermere Pines or the Sentinels. On a still day, you can see the reflections of these mighty trees in the water as well as the twin-peaks of Haystacks and Fleetwith Pike behind them.
Jaws of Borrowdale
Referred to as the Jaws of Borrowdale by early visitors to the area, the rows and rows of mountains in the glacial valley of Borrowdale create one of the most magnificent views in the Lake District.
While you can see the jaws from the lake shore near the Millennium Stone, a better viewpoint is from Walla Crag. Bring binoculars if you have them, to get a closer up view down the valley.
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