As a visitor to the Lake District you would be forgiven for imagining that the main attractions are daffodils, Grasmere gingerbread, Herdy (the bleating autumn silk variety) And the brand), mountain watercolors and lake steamers. These associations with the region have become so close that it is now a victim of its own commercial image. … Read more
Steam flows from the outdoor pool at Lodore Falls. The Lake District has a small handful of perfectly formed spa hotels The Lake District isn’t just about energetic outdoor activities on the hills or on the water. It can also be a place to just sit back and pamper yourself at a spa. In fact, … Read more
Concerns are mounting over record levels of pollution in Lake District waters – Getty “Surely there is no other place in this whole wonderful world like Lakeland,” wrote Alfred Wainwright in 1948. The accountant turned climber, in love with the region, inspired a generation of walkers, cyclists, nature lovers and holidaymakers to explore the region … Read more