Things to do
With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride around the beautiful Lake District countryside to your heart's content. And of course you can also get on the water of our lakes and coastline.
You can walk freely over 55 per cent of the National Park, thanks to Open Access and CROW.
You can:
- take a riverside stroll or challenging hike - more details in Walking
- stroll round glorious gardens and treat yourself to afternoon tea - try Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre (opens in new window)
- hire a bike and cycle the forests - check out Cycling
- hire a boat or kayak - Coniston Boating Centre is a perfect spot.
- fancy fishing? Ask at any of our Information Centres
Countryside Code
Follow the Countryside Code to get the best enjoyment possible and protect the countryside now and for future generations.
- Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under close control
- Consider other people
Academy-award winning Aardman - the makers of Wallace and Gromit - are promoting the Countryside Code using Creature Comforts characters and countryside sets of moorland, coast and farmland. To find out more, check out The Countryside Code website (opens in new window).
Want even more visitor information?
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.