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Autumn is simply an incredible time to visit the Lake District National Park. During the autumnal months your days can be spent crunching through freshly fallen leaves. You can enjoy the excitement at finding a big shiny conker. You can admire wondrously colourful displays of mushrooms, toadstools and other fascinating fungi. You can wander amongst ancient trees ablaze with golden, red and orange hues. And you can gaze at spectacular fellsides swathed in crisp & curling bronzed bracken.

Whilst there’s lots of advice on things to do while visiting the Lakes, there’s less information out there on what NOT to do. To help you avoid some of the common misadventures that can happen to visitors to the Lakes, we’ve put together a quick list of advice on preventing some common pitfalls. So you can have the best holiday possible!

Summer in the Lake District would not be complete without a picnic. Whether it is a full foodie affair with all the family, a quick sandwich at the top of a fell, or a family feast in the car while it is raining, these picnics will give you memories for years to come.

With rising rates of inflation and the increase in the cost of living, many of us are feeling the pinch when it comes to what we can afford to spend on our leisure time. The good news is that here in the Lakes there is so much to do without breaking the bank – in fact there’s heaps of entirely free things to do to keep the whole family entertained.

One of the big draws of visiting the Lake District is the amazing number of walks for people of all abilities. Whether you want to scale the heights of Scafell Peak or take a stroll around Coniston Water, if you love fresh air and beautiful countryside there is everything for you right here.

Every year thousands of people book a holiday to stay near Coniston Water in the Lake District. This amazing lake is one of the most attractive locations in the UK, with clear blue waters and wonderful countryside and the Coppermines Cottages has some amazing places to stay in this area.

When we’re stuck in the rut of everyday life, it can be difficult to step back and take a break from all that hustle and bustle. We’ve got work to do, a project to finish, the kids to get to school, shopping to buy for the week and a whole host of other things in the pipeline that just seem to sap our energy and drive.

With the option of overseas travel now once again open and with near endless fabulous locations to visit both worldwide and here in the UK, you may wonder why you should choose the Lake District as your holiday destination this summer. Well, we think you should! And here are some wonderful reasons why… Get out and about in the Great British Summer The Lake District provides the perfect opportunities for getting out and about in the Great British Summer. With shimmering lakes, lush green valleys, soaring mountains and even vast beaches, The Lake District is the perfect place to spend…

Are you coming to Lakes on holiday and fancy getting in on the Wainwright bagging craze but are not quite sure where to start? Do you want big, impressive views from smaller, more modest summits? Then read on to discover some ‘easier on the legs’ walks that deliver big on views with a real sense of accomplishment.

Teenagers can be a challenge to entertain at the best of times as any parent will tell you. When you hit the road for a well-earned holiday, it’s important to have a game plan that takes them away from playing on their phones all day and ensures they have at least a little bit of fun.