There is no wrong time to visit the Lakes, only different moods. A season-by-season guide to the weather, the crowds and the quietest months, to help you choose.
Lake District Guides
There is no wrong time to visit the Lakes, only different moods. A season-by-season guide to the weather, the crowds and the quietest months, to help you choose.
Why a Holiday Home Beats a Hotel in the Lake District
For many Lake District trips, a self-catering holiday home wins on space, freedom and value, and it is the easy answer for families, groups and anyone bringing the dog.
A Long Weekend in the Lake District: How to Spend Three Days
Three days is just enough to fall for the Lakes. A relaxed long-weekend plan, from a first-evening cruise to a fell walk and a gentle final day among the villages.
Bringing the Dog: A Stress-Free Drive and a Dog-Friendly Cottage
A happy Lakeland trip with your dog starts with a calm drive and the right cottage. Here is how to make the journey easy and what makes a let truly dog-friendly.
What to Pack for the Lake District
Four seasons in a day is no joke in the Lakes. Here is what to pack for a Lake District holiday, from waterproofs and walking boots to the bits people always forget.
Parking and Getting Around the Lake District
Parking in the honeypots fills early, but you do not always need the car. A practical guide to park-and-ride, buses, trains and lake cruises around the Lake District.
A Rainy Day in the Lake District: What to Do When the Weather Turns
It will rain at some point, and that is no bad thing. Slate mines, aquariums, museums, boat trips and snug pubs for when the Lake District weather turns.
The Lake District’s Lakes, Explained
Many lakes, but only one actually called a lake. A friendly guide to Windermere, Ullswater, Coniston, Derwentwater and dramatic Wast Water, and what each one is best for.
Lake District Walks for Every Ability
Whatever your legs are up for, the Lakes have a walk to match. Gentle lakeshore strolls, a first fell or two, and the big mountain days, with the safety bits that matter.
The Dog-Friendly Lake District: A Guide for You and Your Dog
The Lake District is one of the best places in the country to bring your dog. Here are the walks, the lakes for a paddle, the days out, and how to do it responsibly.