Safer Lakes.

Please help protect our communities, observe social distancing and stay safe.

Check car parks and toilets across the Lake District National Park

See lakedistrict.gov.uk/coronavirus for latest coronavirus rules across the National Park and our services.

#LoveYourLakes: Donate to the Lake District Foundation's crowdfunding campaign to help care for the Lake District after the impacts of a busy summer.

Visiting

Walking in the Lake District

Let our Lake District experts take you on a tour...

Guided walks led by local experts

Join one of our local experts on a guided walk and you could enjoy summiting world famous peaks like Scafell Pike, explore caves and caverns, stare up at wild waterfalls and of course, look out onto the beautiful lakes that give this special place its name.

Book your walk now

Check before you go

Walker's checklist - what to wear and what to take on a Lake District walk

Walk safely - be prepared

Weatherline - daily weather forecasts and winter fell top reports

Rights of way - know your footpaths, bridleways and byways

: Miles Without Stiles

Our collection of 48 routes across the National Park suitable for people with limited mobility, including wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, and the visually impaired.
See the 48 easy access routes