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Welcome to the Lake District – where modern tourism was born.
England’s best-known and most popular national park is a postcard landscape of shimmering lakes, craggy hilltops and ancient forests that has enchanted poets and painters since the late 18th century, when the Romantics first had their imaginations stirred by the panoramas that have remained unchanged to this day.
And what panoramas they are. There’s the classic Lakeland setting of Windermere, England’s largest lake and the primary destination for millions of tourists since the railroad was first built in the middle of the 19th century. On it is busy Bowness and the charming villages of Grasmere and Hawkshead, surrounded on all sides by beautiful mountains.
The north lakes – Ullswater, Bassenthwaite, Derwentwater, Loweswater – are quieter and wilder, in the shadow of the rugged Skiddaw range and with handsome Keswick at the heart of it. The lush Borrowdale Valley leads to the dramatic Honister mountain pass and into the natural lakes of Buttermere & Crummock.
Adventure seekers go west, to the higher ground of Great Langdale and the region’s major summits of Bowfell, Crinkle Crags and the biggest mountain of all, Scafell Pike.
The Lake District is an outdoor activities paradise, but its literary connections draw as many visitors as its walks do. William Wordsworth lived virtually all of his life here, drawing inspiration from the surrounding countryside to write some of the English language’s most enduring poetry. The landscape also proved a creative spark for the likes of Sameul Taylor Coleridge, Arthur Ransome and Beatrix Potter – who dedicated much of her life to protecting the Lake District’s beauty and heritage.
In all its beauty and diversity the Lake District remains as it has been for millennia, which is one of the reasons why in 2017 the national park was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site – its river valleys, lakes and mountains home to an unique hill-farming culture and ancient heritage that has been carefully preserved. Here in the Lake District we know how to take good care of you; we’ve had plenty of practice.
Photo: Derwentwater
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From well-equipped campsites to luxury spa resorts, there’s no shortage of quality accommodation in the Lake District. This is where modern tourism was born, after all.- It’s easy to eat well in the Lake District. Whether in a cosy village inn or in the elegant setting of a high-class restaurant, the quality of food is exceptional.
- Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged and energised.
- Have you got a year to spare? You’ll need that amount of time and more if you want to make a real dent in the list of incredible activities available in the Lake District.
- Explore the towns and villages of the Lake District
- Let us help you find inspiring places to visit with our travel itineraries. Whatever your choice of location, duration and budget, check out our recommendations.
Highlights
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
Try outdoor swimming with Swim the Lakes in Ambleside, right at the heart of the Lake District and…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
Doors 7.pm Show starts 7.30pm BYOB Tickets £15 on sale @ Fred's Bookshop Ambleside and Ambleside…
Can you conquer WHINLATTER in 2025? Challenging Whinlatter Forest is the venue for this Trail Half…
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
Annual Art Exhibition showing work by over 100 artist from throughout Cumbria.
This May, Forestry England will be offering a series of mental wellbeing walks in partnership with…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Take a guided tour supported by British Sign Language interpretation, in association with Cumbria…
Friday 2 May The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Guess who's back! We're thrilled to announce the return of our summer spa parties, promising an…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon in Scorpio aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming…
Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…
This hilarious battle of cons will keep you laughing, humming, and guessing to the end! Lawrence…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
Try outdoor swimming with Swim the Lakes in Ambleside, right at the heart of the Lake District and…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
Doors 7.pm Show starts 7.30pm BYOB Tickets £15 on sale @ Fred's Bookshop Ambleside and Ambleside…
Can you conquer WHINLATTER in 2025? Challenging Whinlatter Forest is the venue for this Trail Half…
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and…
Doors 7.pm Show starts 7.30pm BYOB Tickets £15 on sale @ Fred's Bookshop Ambleside and Ambleside…
Can you conquer WHINLATTER in 2025? Challenging Whinlatter Forest is the venue for this Trail Half…
The Cumbrian Challenge is our annual flagship fundraising event for individuals, organisations and…
The swim to Wild Cat Island is a classic Lake District swim right out of the pages of a storybook…
Annual Art Exhibition showing work by over 100 artist from throughout Cumbria.
This May, Forestry England will be offering a series of mental wellbeing walks in partnership with…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and swimming. Rydal…
Take a guided tour supported by British Sign Language interpretation, in association with Cumbria…
Friday 2 May The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping…
Our Easter Trail this year leads you around Wordsworth Grasmere in search of 'spots of time' from…
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Help for Heroes with the Scafell Pike Heroes Hike. Take…
A 3-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
Guess who's back! We're thrilled to announce the return of our summer spa parties, promising an…
Demonstration printing session led by Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill using Gwyneth Alban Davis…
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, finding and tasting wild ingredients,…
Programme: Karl Jenkins: The Armed Man – a Mass for Peace; Vivaldi: Gloria. With Joyce Tindsley…
A 6-hour workshop with a foraging expert, which includes ID guidance, picking wild ingredients and…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon in Scorpio aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming…
Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…
This hilarious battle of cons will keep you laughing, humming, and guessing to the end! Lawrence…
Explore the founding of the school library by ex-pupil, Daniel Rawlinson 350 years ago! For the…
Are you interested in open-water swimming? This course is designed just for you! We simplify the…
Try outdoor swimming with Swim the Lakes in Ambleside, right at the heart of the Lake District and…
Hear about Allan Bank's exhibitions curated by fine artists Heather Mullender-Ross & Tracy Hill…
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- 1A Celebration Of Simon & Garfunkel
- 2Whinlatter Half Marathon & 10KM Trail Events
- 3Cumbrian Challenge
- 4Swim to Wild Cat Island
- 5Art Exhibition
- 6Half day wellbeing walk with Mind over Mountains
- 7Rydal Islands & Caves Swim
- 8British Sign Language Guided Tour - House and Garden
- 9The Mumford & Sons Story: Awake My Soul
- 10Easter Family Fun
- 11Heroes Hikes: Scafell Pike
- 12Forage and Cook (Half Day) near Keswick
- 13Spa-rty at The Swan Hotel & Spa
- 14Printmaking Demonstration
- 15Forage and nibble near Ambleside
- 16Ambleside & District Choral Society Spring Concert
- 17Forage and Cook (Full Day) near Keswick
- 18Full Moon Women's Circle - Flower Moon
- 19Wild Swimming Club - The Swan Hotel & Spa - 22nd May
- 20Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
- 21Rawlinson 350 Exhibition
- 22Introduction to Open Water Swimming
- 23Wild Swimming Taster
- 24Meet the Artists
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More Than Mountains was set up over twelve years ago to share our passion for exploring the hills and mountains of the English Lake District. We specialise in designing bespoke days out that are tailored to meet your goals and aspirations.
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Newlands Adventure Centre, Stair, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5UFTelephone
017687 78463Keswick
Newlands Adventure Centre is Keswick's largest provider of outdoor activities and the UK's longest established outdoor activity centre. With some of the best facilities in the Lake District and located in a truly beautiful and unique environment, we…
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Whether you would like to rent an Electric Bike or join a Bike Tour or Holiday, we organise everything and provide self-guided tours with tailored routes to suite you.
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Windermere
Park Cliffe is an award-winning holiday park set in 25 acres of beautiful, unspoilt countryside, right in the heart of the Lake District, only 3 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere. We have two camping areas.
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Loughrigg Cottage, Clappersgate, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9NAAmbleside
A touch of luxury in a secluded part of The Lakes, complete with a cedar wood hot tub and 10 acres of private land to explore. Perfect for getting together with family and friends.
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Broadrayne Farm, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9RUTelephone
015394 35055Ambleside
Our licensed Yan Bistro promises a delicious seasonal menu inspired by our farm’s history - rustic Cumbrian classics, nostalgic British favourites and exciting modern dishes - all made from the outstanding local ingredients.
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Ullswater
Fancy feeling the freedom of abseiling down a cliff or off a railway viaduct?
If you enjoy high level excitements then why not step boldly over the edge of a near-vertical rock face or abseil down the side of a railway viaduct? -
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11 Hawthorne Rise, Hackthorpe, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2FWTelephone
07432002713Penrith
Lakes For All: luxury self-catering, wheelchair accessible holidays in the Lake District, Cumbria for people with physical disabilities and their families.
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Hayes Garden World, Lake Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DWTelephone
015394 33434Ambleside
Open seven days a week, the cafe provides the full range of refreshment choices throughout the day, from speciality coffees, full English breakfasts, all-day snacks, tasty lunches and very popular Afternoon Teas.
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Low Briery Holiday Park, Penrith Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4RNTelephone
01768 772 044Keswick
Low Briery Holiday Park is situated just outside Keswick, in a beautiful wooded valley in the English Lake District.
Discover the freedom a self catering holiday in the Lake District offers.
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Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, Haverthwaite Station Nr, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8ALTelephone
015395 31594Ulverston
Steam trains running a seasonal daily service from Haverthwaite to Lakeside via the Leven valley. Licensed tea room, gift shop, engine shed, picnic area & playground.
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Bowder Stone car park, Borrowdale, KeswickTelephone
07984 410230Borrowdale, Keswick
Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports and Borrowdale, close to Keswick is the perfect place to have your first experience of outdoor rock climbing as it is close to where some of the first ever rock climbs were completed. There are…
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The Cottage In The Wood, Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TWTelephone
017687 78409Braithwaite, Keswick
Our Michelin Star restaurant offers a delicious tasting menu, created by Chef Jack Bond using the finest ingredients from Cumbria and further afield in creative, sustainable ways.
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2 Cambridge Villas, Church Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DLTelephone
07971 622616Ambleside
For a fun and accessible adrenaline hit, stepping out over a 150ft drop is hard to beat! We offer abseiling throughout the Lake District, all venues are stunningly beautiful and offer different abseil lengths so we can pick a venue to suit you best.
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Tweedies Bar & Lodge, Red Bank Rd, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SWTelephone
015394 35300Grasmere
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent selection of wines. Set in 3 acres of mature grounds. Newly refurbished throughout.
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The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BXTelephone
015394 88444Bowness-on-Windermere
A magical indoor attraction that brings to life all 23 Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit tales. Meet all your favourite characters and find out more about Beatrix Potter herself.
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The Belsfield Hotel, Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3ELTelephone
015394 42448Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere
Afternoon Tea at The Belsfield is a quintessentially English experience, offering delicious Afternoon Tea with amazing views of Lake Windermere. The Belsfield is situated in 6-acres of gardens overlooking Lake Windermere and the Cumbrian hills…
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Tweedies Bar & Lodge, Red Bank Rd, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SWTelephone
015394 35300Grasmere
Tweedies Bar & Lodge with 2 restaurants and public bar serving guest ales, world beers, excellent selection of wines. Set in 3 acres of mature grounds. Newly refurbished throughout.
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Ullswater Holiday Park, Watermillock, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0LRTelephone
017684 86666Penrith
Our modern 6-berth static caravans are spacious and offer comfortable family accommodation with all the facilities and equipment that you would expect from your holiday home.
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Mill Pool Barn, Torver Mill, Cumbria, LA21 8BJTelephone
015394 41765Torver Mill
• 5 Star Gold Rated Barn Conversion for 2
• Idyllic riverside location
• Secluded gardens
• Views of Coniston Old Man
• Fantastic walking and mountain biking from the doorstep
• Beautiful, luxury interior
• EV charger
• Secure bike storage
