"'We have not quite determined how far it shall carry us,' said Mrs. Gardiner; 'but, perhaps, to the Lakes.'" (Austen 148).
"The Lakes" is an area of England, now the Lake District National Park, which contains twelve of England's largest lakes and beautiful mountain peaks. Elizabeth is very excited about taking this trip with her aunt and uncle, thinking it will distract her from all the problems and qualms regarding matrimony. "What are men to rocks and mountains?" she says (Austen 148). Travel is a theme in Pride and Prejudice, with the characters always taking walks or traveling to Meryton, London or Rosings. It seems to be a way to clear ones' mind and release stress. Also, most of the main plot changes in the novel take place while traveling; Darcy and Elizabeth's engagement takes place on a walk, and Lydia elopes with Wickham while at Brighton.
http://www.lake-district.gov.uk/index/visiting.htm
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