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Easy “cheat” Wainwrights for all abilities Within the Lake District National Park there are 214 Wainwrights. Each Wainwright is a fell or mountain which features in one of Aldred Wainwright’s 7 Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells. And for a growing number of hill-walking enthusiasts, bagging each and every one of these 2014 summits is a challenge to take on and see through to completion. So if you’re thinking about embarking on the Wainwright challenge, or perhaps just seeking a taster while on your Lake District holiday, you’ll be interested to know that attaining some summits are far easier than others. …

Here in the Lake District, autumn is amazing. The fells are ablaze with red, orange and rust tones and the beautiful woodlands and forests are resplendent in their full autumnal glory. With crispy, crunchy leaves underfoot, golden leaved chestnut trees heavy with conkers and vivid, fiery colours splashed across hills, mountains and valleys, a refreshing walk in the autumn countryside can do wonders for body, mind and soul. So throw on those wellies or lace up those boots and get out and about in the amazing autumn scenery in the Lake District with these easy autumn walks for all the…

While nothing beats an exhilarating, mind-clearing and soul-cleansing walk amongst the awe-inspring scenery of the Lake District National Park, sometimes, for whatever reason, physical exercise just isn’t on the cards. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the jaw-dropping views however. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most spectacular drives the Lakes has to offer. Incredible mountain vistas, tantalising glimpses of distant lakes and (sometimes) white-knuckle excitement as you brave a thrilling mountain pass – these drives are all a truly incredible way to see the Lakes on four wheels. Wrynose and Hardknott Passes These two…

Interested to know about film locations in the Lake District National Park? From starring roles to “blink and you’ll miss it” cameos, the Lake District makes for a dramatic and photogenic cinematic backdrop. We’ve put together a list of some Lake District locations made famous by the big screen, so you can follow in the literal footsteps of Hollywood movie stars, and create your own movie magic at some of these picturesque places and iconic settings.   Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 – Buttermere and Fleetwith Pike While somewhat lacking in logic to those with any familiarity to this area…

When booking a cottage for the family it can be hard to find something that suits everyone. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite Lake District cottages for families, and who they might be best suited to. We’ve included the number of guests a cottage sleeps, but if you have baby under 2 who will sleep in a travel cot (and not a bed), they won’t count towards the number of guests. All the cottages below offer fantastic family accommodation with the Lake District on the doorstep. But which one is best suited to you? Read on to…

Are you considering making a commitment to walk all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District for your New Year’s resolution? Do you want a physical challenge you can get stuck into to help both your physical and mental health? Or maybe you’d like an incentive to explore more of the Lake District and get away from the busy tourist areas? Perhaps you have you seen friends on social media showing off their latest bagged fell and want to get in on the action? Whatever your reasons, if you’re thinking of challenging yourself to climb all 214 Wainwrights then you may…

New figures from the Cumbria’s official tourist board reveal that, while millions of visitors to the Lake District head for the tourist hot spots such as Ambleside and Keswick, far, far fewer venture into lesser-known parts of the National Park – those hidden corners that are often under-explored but are in no way lacking in the kind of breath-taking scenery and scope for adventure that the Lake District is so famous for. We understand that, when new to an area, you gravitate towards the iconic places you’ve heard of and seen so may photographs of. Problem is, sometimes once you…

Winter can be an amazing time to get out and about within the glorious Lake District National Park. The crowds have diminished and the insects vanished, the air is crisp and cool and the opportunities for exploring this beautiful part of the world are endless. We’ve put together some of our favourite, lower-level walks for winter in and around Coniston, perfect for those staying in the village.  All these walks are doable in a morning or afternoon, so you can have plenty of time to enjoy your walk before heading back to your cottage to warm up next to your…