The Lake District of northwest England was immortalized by mighty poets. Their verses fill the universe’s memory bank with crags and gray satin waters, and hills of trees down to the lake shores.—Frank Delaney

Broadcaster, novelist, and journalist Frank Delaney is now based in England. Trek through the Lake District with him in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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Cumbria Calling
http://www.cumbria-calling.com
In addition to suggesting lovely walks and drives, this site offers insights into the different areas and attractions (including castles and pubs) of Cumbria and the Lake District. It also includes information on Beatrix Potter, William Wordsworth, and other literary and artistic figures from the area.

Cumbria—The Lake District
http://www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk
Check out the Webcam and interactive map of the Lake District. You’ll also find current weather data and information about places to stay and things to do.

edge: A Guide to Cumbria and the Lake District
http://www.cumbria1st.com/cldi.htm
Explore the history, architecture, and beauty of the lakes, mountains, towns, and walks of Cumbria.

England
http://www.travelbritain.org/
whereto/WTEnglan.htm
U.S. travelers may want to hit this British Tourist Authority site to plan their trip.

Lake District National Park Authority
http://www.lake-district.gov.uk
The Lake District is the largest of the 11 national parks of England and Wales. The official site offers visitors facts and figures, history, and environmental information.

lake-district.com
http://www.lake-district.com
The “Official Lake District Information Site” offers details on walks, accommodations, entertainment, and more.

LAKESNET
http://www.lakesnet.co.uk
Stop by this site to send an electronic postcard, browse a database of over 2,000 places to stay, look up tourist information, or take a virtual tour of the valleys, towns, lakes and villages of the English Lake District.

The Official Holiday Guide to the Lake District Peninsulas
http://www.lake-district-peninsulas.co.uk
Find travel information, maps, and a calendar of events for this less crowded part of the English Lake District.

This is the Lakes District
http://www.thisisthelakedistrict.com
The Westmoreland Gazette sponsors this site, which features news and information about sports, pubs, clubs, and other leisure activities.