Lakes of the Lake District: Difference between revisions

The smallest of the lakes in the Lake District, Elter Water is 75 times smaller than [[Windermere]]<ref>{{Smith-lakes| (2012) p.5}}</ref> yet it is by no means lacking in other areas, offering stunning views from the eastern shore looking towards [[Lingmoor Fell]] and the aforementioned Pikes. It is made of three distinct sections and only has a maximum depth of around 6 metres (20 ft). The [[River Brathay]] flows through the southern part of the lake at The Nab, while the [[Great Langdale Beck]] flows from the north. They converge at the eastern section of the lake before continuing southeast towards [[Skelwith Force]] waterfalls at [[Skelwith Bridge]] and on towards Ambleside and [[Windermere (town)|Windermere]]. The majestic Whooper Swans winter on the lake here.<ref name="whaley">{{Whaley| (2006) pp.108-109}}</ref>