A holiday guide to the Lake District and Cumbria
A guide to help you plan the perfect trip to the Lake District and surrounding areas, including where to stay and eat, days out and stunning walks
Cool holiday cottages in and around the Lake District - in pictures
The only downside to exploring this beautiful part of the world is the unpredictable weather – so why not hole up in a fabulous place to stay just in case? Here are five gorgeous self-catering properties in and around the Lake District
Cheskin House, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: B&B review
Cheskin House, a classy, foodie B&B in the quiet and beautiful corner where Cumbria heads towards the Yorkshire Dales, hits (almost) all the right notes
Wolf walking in Cumbria: the new leaders of the pack
No need to head to Siberia to get up close and personal with our lupine friends – timber wolves are being reintroduced to Cumbria and keen spotters can follow, photograph and even stroke them
Life in the slow lane… a Gypsy caravan holiday in Cumbria – video
A horse-drawn wagon trip around Cumbria and the Lake District gives holidaymakers a taste of Barny Maurice's nomadic lifestyle
Readers' tips: pubs and grub in the Lake District
You know what you want from a Lake District pub: roaring fires, good beer, hearty food and a blind eye turned to muddy dogs and boots. Here are our readers' favourites, including some lesser-known gems
10 of the best walks in Cumbria
10 of the best walks in the Lake District
10 of the best family days out in Cumbria
10 of the best family days out in the Lake District
10 of the best campsites in the Lake District and Cumbria
10 of the best budget restaurants in the Lake District and beyond
10 of the best B&Bs and hotels in the Lake District
10 of the best B&Bs and hotels in Cumbria
The Lake District from above: a gyroplane flight over the fells - video
Alastair Sawday takes to the skies above the Lake District in an open gyroplane - piloted by the mayor of Keswick
