Lake District
Beloved children's author, artist, scientist, sheep farmer – 10 things you didn't know about Beatrix Potter
Our guide to the children's author, writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist Beatrix Potter, looking at her life, her works and best places to visit in the Lake District.
Ghosts, grief and grandeur in Cumbria: Is Muncaster Castle Britain's most haunted castle?
Become a ghostbuster and try to uncover the paranormal at Muncaster, one of Britain’s most haunted castles
16 best walks in Cumbria: One of Britain's most beautiful counties is a glorious rugged landscape of hills, mountains, lakes and coastline
Find the best hiking routes in Cumbria, including path descriptions and maps.
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Lake Windermere guide: all you need to know about visiting England's largest lake, including the wildlife you can spot
Discover Lake Windermere's stunning landscapes, vibrant wildlife, and opportunities for boating, hiking, and relaxation in the heart of the Lake District.
UK's most beautiful lakes
The UK is home to beautiful lakes, lochs, pools, reservoirs and waters. Here is our pick of the best to visit, including wildlife highlights, heritage and nearby walks
UK film locations: Discover the breathtaking locations that have gained fame through the magic of cinema.
Ever wanted to storm Winterfell or sip tea in Downton? Follow in the footsteps of the stars with our guide to Britain's best-known filming locations.
Old Man of Coniston walk, Lake District
Walk beside high tarns and copper-mining relics to the summit of the Old Man of Coniston, a magical fell-top in the heart of the Lake District
Lingmoor Fell walk, Lake District
This lowland circular walk through the heart of the Lake District is packed with splendours, including Blea Tarn, Chapel Stile and the glorious Langdale Pikes
Loughrigg Fell walk, Cumbria
You don’t have to climb high in the Lake District to get the finest fell views – this short circular walk to the top of Loughrigg Fell and along Loughrigg Terrace offers rewards aplenty
Podcast: How to take great outdoors photography
Outdoors photographer Dave Willis discusses what makes a great photograph, tips for improving your own shots of the countryside and how to make it as a professional photographer in the digital age. Episode 9 of season 2 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Walk: Rydal and Grasmere, Cumbria
On this six-mile walk in Wordsworth country, the Lake District's autumn hues rival those of New England
Bike ride: Whinlatter Pass and Borrowdale, Cumbria
From high mountain passes to serene lake shores, this beautiful cycling route traces the physical and emotional journey of a couple dealing with the challenges of early-onset dementia in the romantic drama Supernova
Walk: Ennerdale Valley, Cumbria
Escape the crowds and head to one of the most serene and beautiful valleys in the Lake District
Walk: Orrest Head, Cumbria
Follow in the footsteps of the Lake District’s most celebrated wanderer, Alfred Wainwright, spurred on by views of misty mountains, rambling vales and the largest natural lake in England
Celebrating our National Park heroes – your last chance to nominate
Campaign for National Parks has teamed up with Ramblers Holidays Charitable Trust and BBC Countryfile Magazine to create the Park Protector Awards to recognise the efforts of staff and volunteers working in National Parks in England and Wales
Walk: Grizedale Forest, Cumbria
Find magical sculptures among the trees on this four-hour walk through hilly Lake District forest
Hiker climbs 214 Lakeland peaks self-supported to break record
A hiker from Cumbria climbs all 214 fells listed in Alfred Wainwright’s Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, without additional support, to smash the previous record.
Walk: Stanley Ghyll Force, Cumbria
Rising from the crags of the Lake District’s south-western fells, this timeless flow drops through a verdant forest of moss and ferns and overhanging trees into quiet Eskdale
Walk: Latrigg, Cumbria
Easy and accessible, this short walk to the summit of a classic Lake District fell is the perfect day out.
Coniston, Lake District: history and best places to visit
Our guide to Coniston in the Lake District National Park with a look at the history of the area and best places to visit.
Walk: Mallerstang, Cumbria
Explore two castles steeped in legend in Mallerstang, a glorious valley south of Kirkby Stephen on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
Day out: Easedale Tarn, Cumbria
From one of the Lake District’s favourite villages, saunter into the nearby low fells to an al-fresco dining spot with few equals
Walk: Levens Hall, Cumbria
Celebrate the gardens and architecture of an Elizabethan country house on the edge of the Lake District with a day out at Levens Hall
Day out: Sandscale Haws, Cumbria
Step out into the Duddon Estuary’s sandhills, with their unusual flora and fauna and breathtaking views to the Lake District peaks