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Welcome to Great Britain and
the best of British countryside.

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This landscape is
incredibly varied,

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from the sweeping
coastlines to the rolling

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hills and majestic mountains.

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And with a mild climate
and plenty of rain,

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this really is a green
and pleasant land

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that I'm about to explore.

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There are 15 national
parks in Great Britain.

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And one of the most beautiful
is here in the Lake District.

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It's the second largest
national park in Britain

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and is full of scenic mountains
and picturesque lakes.

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In the heart of
the Lake District

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is Lake Windermere, the largest
natural lake in England.

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It's over 18 kilometres long
and around 66 metres deep.

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So it's fairly easy to find.

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This area is said to
be one of the most

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beautiful in Great Britain.

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In the past, boats transported
slate, timber, and wool

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across the lake.

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And fishing was
really important here.

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Hiya, one ticket for the
Windermere Lake Cruise, please.

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Hello, Jacqui.

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Hello, Richard.

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Jacqui O'Connor of
Lake Windermere Cruises

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is giving me a private
tour of the lake.

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Jacqui, this is lovely.

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How many people choose to see
the lakes like this every year?

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Richard, we carry, on average,
1.35 million passengers a year

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on our boats.

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And why do you
think so many people

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find this area appealing?

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Oh, I think, basically,
all you have to do,

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Richard, is just
look around you.

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Look at this absolutely
stunning scenery.

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It's absolutely beautiful.

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They come to get away,
to enjoy the peace

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and tranquillity, to come to
have a look at the nature.

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It's also Windermere
Lake Cruises

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is one of the top
tourist attractions

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in the Northwest of England.

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So when you come to this area,
to come and cruise on the lake

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is definitely-- it must be done.

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And you obviously
love coming out here

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and love being part
of all of this.

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I do.

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It's fantastic.

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It's just a beautiful
area to live, really nice.

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It's very lovely,
friendly, peaceful.

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It's great.

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