A new study has revealed that a road offering spectacular views is one of Britain's most dangerous with a particularly narrow ...

Lake District Estates, owner of Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ullswater 'Steamers', among other attractions, is aiming to attract more national and international visitors to the county in 2025 and ...

Winter conditions have cloaked the Lake District fells in the past few weeks. The opportunity to glimpse a snowy summit has lured many walkers to the area but, authorities have warned, the cold ...

Interlocking shard slate fencing is unique to the Lake District and is a centuries-old practice Rare slate fences unique to the Lake District have been restored. More than 980ft (300m) of ...

The most stunning driving route in England has been named - and you can enjoy it by car, by bus, or even on foot.

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Ready to have a go on the sharp end? We've put together a list of eight great choices for your first ever trad lead in the Lake District.

Experience the natural grandeur of Britain’s Yorkshire Dales and Snowdonia national ... including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, in the English Lake District. Delight in a proper English Tea ...

Two sets of temperature probes have been placed in the Lake District – one near the base of Great End and the other near the base of crags on the Red Tarn Face of Helvellyn, These take readings at ...