Ullswater, located in England's Lake District, is the second largest lake in the district and measures approximately 7 1/2 miles. This lake became a hotspot for tourism during the late 18th century, with the Lake District's first travel guide being published in 1778. The lake became more accessible during the mid-1800s with the Lancaster to Carlisle railway, and in 1855, Ullswater became home to a paddle steamer, called "The Enterprise". This further increased the accessibility of the lake, and by the early 1900s, hotels along the lake had increased to accomidate the amount of visitors. Ullswater is mentioned in "Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland" during Wordsworth's journal entry for August 24th:

"This view is very much like that from Mr. Clarkson’s windows: the mountain in front resembles Hallan; indeed, is almost the same; but Ben Lomond is not seen standing in such majestic company as Helvellyn, and the meadows are less beautiful than Ulswater. The reach of the lake is very magnificent; you see it, as Ulswater is seen beyond the promontory of Old Church, winding away behind a large woody island that looks like a promontory."