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The Loe is the largest freshwater lake in Cornwall, and the shore can be a place of peace and contemplation.

Long Meg and her Daughters, a Bronze Age monument near Little Salkeld, is the largest stone circle in the Lake District, and one of the biggest in Britain.

The Earlswood Lakes are on Earlswood Common, south of Redhill. In spite of its name, the New Pond was dug back in the 14th century, and was once a popular bathing place.

The boating lake and nearby bathing pool were always popular attractions for holidaymakers and locals alike.

Motor cars are now much in evidence, with various pedestrians rather anxiously taking care in crossing the road.

Immediately south- west of the village and approached via Church Street is Langold Country Park, dominated by a fine lake.

The promenade guesthouses and private hotels enjoy superb views across the bay to Lancashire over Sands and the southern Lake District.

The earliest tourists to the Lake District were overwhelmed by the 'horrid' and 'frightful' nature of the mountains and crags, which frowned down on them as they negotiated the passes.

The Langdale Pikes are among the Lake District's most popular and recognisable hills.This view was taken from near the Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in Great Langdale, a popular starting point for

The four reservoirs of this valley were created between 1892 and 1903 from a 9-mile-long string of natural lakes to feed the demands of Birmingham.

This Celtic-style monument in the Lake District marks the grave of John Ruskin, the artist and philosopher, who helped to bring about the Gothic revival in Victorian architecture and a resurgance of interest

Other coaches wait for their passengers outside the other hotels for a day on the lakes.

A busy scene at the height of the tourist season, as early visitors clamber aboard the several teams of coach and horses which will show them the wonders of the Lake District.

Like many Lake District inns, it was painted with white-wash to keep it weatherproof.

The unchanging beauty of the Winster Valley, with its meadows, rolling hillsides, dry stone walls and scattered dwellings, is entirely typical of the soft countryside of the southern fringe of the Lake

On the first floor there was a lavatory that projected out over the lake.

Pleasure seekers make the most of the winter weather skating on one of the many lakes. The Crystal Palace became a paradise for Londoners keen to escape the dirt and the grime.

The parish church of St Michael is one of the most interesting in the Lake District.

Wistow Hall sits comfortably by its artificial lake, even though Wistow Road, from Kilby to Kibworth Harcourt, runs directly past the front door.

It has extensive grounds, including a lake called the Black Pond. In the late 20th century, the Hall became the Arthur Findlay College for the Advancement of Physical Science.

Just near the boating lake is the old bandstand, now with only its base - the upper structure fell into disrepair and was removed.

The lake in the foreground is a nature reserve, and it sits within the grounds of Burford House - this is now also the home of the National Clematis Collection.

Another interesting memorial in the park is the dedication on the island in the middle of the lake.

The lake is very popular for boating, and its environs now attract barnacle geese flying up the Ribble estuary. Not far from here was a huge sandhill, across from Lord Ashton's bungalow.