The Lake District National Park is England's largest and covers 2292 square kilometres or 885 square miles. The Lake District National Park was established in 1951. The Lake District National Park aims to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the region and promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of area.
Haweswater is now one of the largest lakes in the Lake District and is the most easterly of the lakes. Haweswater and has no settlements on its shores. In 1929 a bill was passed by Parliament authorising the use of Haweswater as a reservoir for the city of Manchester. A concrete dam was built raising the lake level by 95 feet. As a result of the building of the Dam the villages of Mardale and Measand, and the Dun Bull Inn were pulled down. At times of drought when Haweswater water level is low it is possible to see what is left of the village of Mardale.
1. Haweswater Hotel (Haweswater/Hotels in Haweswater)
A Lakeside setting with stunning scenery in this quiet and secluded valley of the Golden Eagle. We are ideally situated for a relaxing away from it all break walking or a central base for the rest of the Lakes and we are only 12 miles from th...
