Grasmere (the lake)
Location : Grasmere
Grid Ref : SD 340065
Grasmere, at 1 mile long, half a mile wide and 75 feet deep, would be an attractive and popular tourist area even without its Wordsworth connections. ‘The most loveliest spot than man hath found’ was Wordsworth’s famous quote describing the area of Lakeland that he most loved.
The small island in the middle of the lake was Wordsworth’s favourite destination while he was staying at nearby Dove Cottage. The island is owned by the National Trust, and visitors should not land there, tempting though it is.
The lake is open for canoeing and boating, with boats available for hire 7 days per week all year round, weather permitting, in front of the refreshment kiosk on the south west shore.
There is a walk around the lake, though part of it is on the main A591 road which runs along the east side.
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