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You can walk, cycle and splash about here to your heart's content!

With 12 of the largest lakes in England and 3,500 kilometres of rights of way, this is truly one of Britain's breathing spaces.

Rowing on Grasmere © Dave Willis

Places to go

Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre website (opens in new window)

Coniston Boating Centre website (opens in new window)

Find out about family fun
Cottage near Coniston

Where to stay

Book accommodation online - our commission goes towards keeping the Lake District special

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Woods near Langdale

Upcoming events

Latrigg Summit

Langdale by Ridge, Fell and Tarn - earlier start time

Tarn Hows, Holme Fell and Black Crag

Events and guided walks calendar
Langdales © Val Corbett

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Lake District National Park

The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners, ecologists and event organisers.

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