Thirlmere
Thirlmere was originally two smaller lakes which were amalgamated into one large reservoir in 1889, thanks to the industrial revolution hitting Manchester. The villages of Armboth and Wythburn (except the church) were lost in the process.
The lake is three and a half miles long, just over a mile wide and 158ft deep. It is entirely made up from rainwater which falls down to the reservoir from the streams above. As a glacial lake it has the purest, clearest water; however, the water's so cold that swimming is prohibited. So if you want to take in the views from the water, consider a canoe, or some other type of non-powered craft.
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