Ullswater

Ullswater to the north-east of the Lake District is one of the highest lakes in the National Park at 145 m above sea level. This winding lake is 12 km long, 1.2 km wide and is the 3rd deepest in the area with depths of up to 62.4 m. Ullswater gets its name from the first Lord of Ullswater, L'Ulf, a Viking or a Norse settler. The A592 runs along the west bank enabling the car driver to park at the numerous stopping points along the road and marvel at the picturesque setting of the lake.