Tips
- In this area sudden weather changes are common, so be aware of it and always check the weather forecast.
- Do not be surprised to hear a strong regional accent called "Westmerian". Inhabitants have different words for numbers, but you will be easily understood if speaking straithforward english.
- On 26 July 2002 the fisheries by-law was introduced by Environment Agency. It banned the use of all freshwater fish as live bait or as dead bait in 14 of the lakes in the Lake District. Anglers who break the by-law could face fines of up to £2,500 pounds. There are 14 lakes in the Lake District which are affected, they are: Bassenthwaite Lake, Brothers Water, Buttermere, Coniston Water, Crummock Water, Derwent Water, Ennerdale Water, Haweswater, Loweswater, Red Tarn, Thirlmere, Ullswater, Wast Water and Windermere.
- Very important to follow sensible safety precautions while walking, some mountains can present a serious threat to safety for walkers.
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