Picnicing by the shores of Loweswater
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Visiting

Jetty at Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole - copyright Tony West

Brockhole - Visitor Centre

Canoeing at Coniston Boating Centre - copyright Dave Willis

Coniston Boating Centre

Tree canopy - copyright Dave Willis

Upcoming events

People wearing flipflops on a Lake District jetty copyright Charlie Hedley

Helpful tips

One of Britain's breathing spaces

You can walk, cycle and splash about in the beautiful Lake District to your heart’s content. With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way and 12 of the largest lakes in England, there's something for everyone!

Want even more visitor information?

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Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.

National Parks - Britain's breathing spaces