The mountains of the Lake District are by no means the largest or most extreme mountains of the world, but they can still present a serious threat to safety for walkers, and underestimating them can be fatal. Be sure to follow sensible safety precautions while walking (http://www.ramblers.org.u...). Clearly other outdoor sports have different risks associated with them.
Some of the area's mountain passes are extremely steep, with sharp corners and uneven road surfaces. Drivers should exercise extreme caution, particularly in poor wealther conditions.
The most obvious signs of crime are the police signs in Lakeland car parks warning you not to leave valuables on show in your car.
Be aware that, due to the mountainous nature of the terrain, mobile cell phone reception is notoriously poor in the Lake District and drivers or walkers who are in trouble often find it difficult to get a signal. This should be borne in mind when planning any sort of trip in this area.
cities, towns and villages
Windermere and lake of the same name.
Ambleside at the top of Windermere - a major tourist centre.
Keswick on the shores of Derwent Water, the heart of the northern Lakes.
Coniston, village on the shores of Coniston Water.
Hawkshead, village to the north of Esthwaite Water
Grasmere and lake of the same name.
Glenridding on the shores of Ullswater.
Kendal on the eastern edge of the Lake District
Penrith - the northern gateway to the lakes.
Eskdale Green - western side of the lakes.
Bowness-on-Windermere - at the middle of Windermere lake.