Getting out into the fells with young children has so many benefits to their health and development and is good for parents too. As a single parent to a four and a half year old daughter, being able to share time outdoors with her has felt like a lifeline at times and continues to help me be the best parent I possibly can be.
So, you’re heading to the Lake District and want to experience the great outdoors in all its glory, but maybe you’ve never been camping before, don’t own a tent, or simply don’t want the hassle.
Miles without stiles route 46 - Clappersgate to Wray Castle.
Explore Windermere, Coniston Water and the breathtaking countryside between without a car.
Messages dedicated in memory and in celebration.
Find out about geological riches on this audio trail walk to Greenhead Gill above Grasmere.Part of a series of walks taking in the history of the Lake District.
Miles without stiles route 47 - Wray Castle to Outgate and Low Loanthwaite.
Wonderful walks from Windermere. Suitable for families.
Eskdale sheep photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is hill farming different to other types of farming?"
The 2018 racing fixtures for Cartmel are always exiting news for the many lovers of Cartmel Races.
A programme of more than 140 guided walks in all areas of the Lake District ranging from easy family walks to moderate hikes we have something for everyone.
The Lake District has been inspiring people for centuries; William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, JMW Turner and me, Beth Pipe, 50 something writer who was born in the West Midlands and still gets excited every time she sees the sea, a hill or anything green, to be honest.
A beautiful circular walk around this picturesque location.
Closures of footpaths, bridleways and roads in the Lake District National Park
We're spotlighting some of our Rangers' favourite walks in the Lake District. Read on to find out why our Rangers love these routes!
Shows permanent changes to the public rights of way network made in the last six months.
Some tips about what to pack for your trip to the Lake District, from clothes to phones.
Did you know you can reach the beautiful west coast of the Lake District on a scenic rail journey from Barrow, Lancaster, Carlisle and beyond?
There's a reason why the Lake District is one of the most famous and celebrated of Britain's wild areas. This stunning national park tucked up in the north west of England draws over 15 million visitors every year, who come to enjoy some of the country's most dramatic and varied landscapes.
