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Sep 25

Why we can all love Orrest Head

Published by: Eileen Jones

Work to improve paths up Orrest Head means that the summit of this favourite viewpoint is now accessible to many more people

Sep 14

Five best places to get engaged in the Lakes

Published by: Eileen Jones

Where are 5 of the best places to get engaged in the Lake District? We let you into a few secret romantic corners to pop the question!

Sep 01

Wild about water: the best places to swim in the Lake District

Published by: Eileen Jones

The best places to go wild swimming in the Lake District? There are big lakes and tiny tarns, and some secrets you'll find for yourselves.

Aug 15

Where to go for a cruise in the Lakes

Published by: Eileen Jones

The best way to travel is by boat so go for a cruise in the Lakes and you'll avoid all the traffic on the roads. We choose our favourites..

Jul 20

The best weekend adventures in the Lakes

Published by: Eileen Jones

Best places to have an adventure weekend in the Lakes, with an expert guide: we show you five of the very best.

Jul 07

Paddle boarding: favourite way to enjoy the Lakes

Published by: Eileen Jones

The summer favourite way to spend time on the water in the Lake District is paddle boarding, fun for all the family

Jul 14

Why it’s more important than ever to be green

Published by: Eileen Jones

We're proud of our green credentials, and we have been careful to remember the environment while planning a safe return for our guests

Apr 27

Memorial for NHS staff

Published by: Eileen Jones

Ashley, who lives nearby in Ambleside, has launched a million-pound appeal for a national memorial to all NHS staff and carers who have died from Covid-19.

Apr 14

Paying homage to Wordsworth

Published by: Eileen Jones

Paying homage to William Wordsworth, the greatest poet of the Lake District, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth, we look at some tributes