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| + | [[File:Lake Windermere, Cumbria - geograph.org.uk - 2057866.jpg|right|500px|thumb|View of Windermere from Low Wray.]] | ||
| − | '''Windermere''' is the largest lake in [[England]]. It | + | '''Windermere''' is the largest lake in [[England]], being over 11 miles in length although just under a mile wide. It forms a part of the [[Lake District]]. Part of the border between [[Westmorland]] and [[Lancashire]] (North Lonsdale) runs through the south-eastern and western shores. |
| + | There are two towns situated on Windermere: [[Ambleside]] and [[Bowness-on-Windermere]]. In addition, [[Windermere, Westmorland|Windermere]] lends its name to a small town, although Windermere town does not face the lake directly, lying around half a mile east of its shore. | ||
| + | ==Geography== | ||
| + | ===Dimensions=== | ||
| + | Windermere has a length from north to south of about 11 miles, with its width from east to west being a maximum of around 1 mile. The lowest point of the lake bed is below sea level; the surface of the lake is 128 ft (39 meters) above sea level, with the maximum depth being around 219 ft (just under 67 meters). | ||
[[Category:Lakes]] | [[Category:Lakes]] | ||
[[Category:England]] | [[Category:England]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:15, March 4, 2025
Windermere is the largest lake in England, being over 11 miles in length although just under a mile wide. It forms a part of the Lake District. Part of the border between Westmorland and Lancashire (North Lonsdale) runs through the south-eastern and western shores.
There are two towns situated on Windermere: Ambleside and Bowness-on-Windermere. In addition, Windermere lends its name to a small town, although Windermere town does not face the lake directly, lying around half a mile east of its shore.
Geography
Dimensions
Windermere has a length from north to south of about 11 miles, with its width from east to west being a maximum of around 1 mile. The lowest point of the lake bed is below sea level; the surface of the lake is 128 ft (39 meters) above sea level, with the maximum depth being around 219 ft (just under 67 meters).