This guide to the Lake District covers all the lakes from Grasmere to Windermere to Coniston Water. It describes all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the area's stunning scenery and picturesque towns of Bowness, Ambleside and Kendal, as well as the homes of William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on traditional Lakeland foods. There is an A-Z of practical information and listings of recommended hotels and restaurants. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from Kendal mint cake to sheepdogs. Day trips from the Lake District are outlined including Gretna Green, Blackpool and Hadrian's Wall. Maps show the south-east and north-west, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.