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Famous UK landscapes

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The UK has many famous natural landscapes. The Lake District, in the north-west of England, is the country's largest national park and is known for its mountains and lakes. Its biggest lake is Windermere, and the area is a very popular place for walking and sightseeing.

In Scotland, Loch Lomond lies near the Trossachs and is the largest area of fresh water in mainland Britain. Together with the Trossachs it forms a national park. So for this topic remember the Lake District, with Windermere, as England's largest national park, and Loch Lomond as the largest stretch of fresh water on the British mainland.

Memory tip: Lake District (Windermere) in England; Loch Lomond is Britain's largest mainland fresh water.

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Which is England's largest national park, famous for its lakes?

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  1. 1. Which is England's largest national park, famous for its lakes?

    • The Peak District
    • The Cairngorms
    • Snowdonia
    • The Lake District

    Correct answer: The Lake District

    The Lake District is England's largest national park, home to Windermere.

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