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Three Peaks Challenge - Scafell Pike guidelines

Doing the Three Peaks Challenge and going up Scafell Pike? Here are some top tips.

Public toilets

A list of public toilets in and around the Lake District National Park.

Accessible routes

50 easy and accessible walking routes for wheelchairs, pushchairs and those with limited mobility, across the Lake District National Park.

Top 8 locations for painting in the Lake District

Classic Lake District views ideal for sketching and painting. Bridges, churches, stone circles, mountains and tarns.

Country shows and festivals

Calendar of country shows and festivals in the Lake District National Park in 2016.

Famous writers

Writers inspired by the Lake District: Beatrix Potter, Alfred Wainwright, William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, and John Cunliffe

Alfred Wainwright

Summary of his life, definition of a Wainwright and famous quotations.

Lake District weather

Get the latest online weather forecast for the Lake District plus hints on what to pack for all weathers when visiting the Lakes.

Rights of Way and access

All about Rights of Way and Access - Useful links, FAQs, reporting problems, and changes to the network.

Contact us

List of contact telephone numbers, addresses, faxes and email addresses for enquiries.

What to pack

Some tips about what to pack for your trip to the Lake District, from clothes to phones.

Planning guides

These explain how we use our planning policies in particular circumstances for agricultural, forestry and other essential dwellings in the open countryside, camping pods and conversions.

Things to do in Windermere

There's loads to do around England's largest lake! Get on the water, walk or cycle or try another sort of outdoor adventure.

Explore Ullswater & Glenridding

Explore Ullswater - the second largest lake in England surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Information on things to do around Ullswater, where to stay and walks. Glenridding is a popular starting point for walkers and climbers going up Helvellyn, England's third highest mountain.

Grasmere and Rydal

Discover Grasmere and its many attractions and walks it has to offer. The village has numerous shops, pubs and cafes plus you can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and sample the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread. In the summer make sure you hire a rowing boat to explore Grasmere lake.

Windermere: islands

A list of the islands on Windermere and their history.

Accessible for all

Easy access and wheelchair friendly routes, all terrain tramper hire, accessible changing room, holidays and activities for disabled visitors and where to get help and advice.

Archive Committee Papers 2010

A list of links to Committees in 2010.

Near Sawrey Conservation Area

Near Sawrey Conservation Area Appraisal Management Plan - consultation

Climate change

How climate change impacts the Lake District and how how we are managing these challenges.

North Distinctive Area

All you need to know about the Northern Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.