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.
Borrowdale has been described as the loveliest valley in England and many of its visitors would agree with this. The Borrowdale valley rises in the central Lake District and runs north carrying the River Derwent into Derwent Water. The valley is a very popular tourist location, with hotels, guesthouses, holiday cottages, bed and breakfasts and campsites.