Spend a few days in the Lake District and you’re bound to experience two things: crowds, and rain. As I zigzag up the steep trail leading out of the U-shaped glacial valley of Mickledon, there’s no ...

EVER since the days of Jonathan Otley and of Sedgwick the Lake District has attracted much attention from geologists, largely on account of the variety and difficulty of the problems that it presents.

The Lakes is England's largest and most mountainous national park, making it an ideal destination for anyone who loves exploring in a pair of hiking boots. So to help you do just that, we've picked ...

Cumbria Tourism is today launching a campaign to encourage new holidaymakers to the Lake District and 'break down misconceptions' that the area has little variety to offer visitors. Conceived by ...

It was a Thursday evening when I arrived at Windermere in the Lake District—and what a pretty sight it was. Windermere is home to the largest lake in Cumbria's Lake District National Park, so taking a ...

THE LAKE District is enchanting at any time of year, but at Christmas it becomes something truly special. December brings crisp winter air, snow-dusted fells and towns alive with festive markets and ...

BOWNESS-on-Windermere is rightly one of the UK’s most popular short break destinations. This picture postcard town in the heart of the Lake District is bursting with tourists all year round. The Ro ...