Having lived in the region for five years now, I have tried a fair few of the cafes in the Lake District – from early morning breakfasts pouring over an OS map to plan the day’s adventures to long, lazy lunches with friends and happy post-hike coffee and cafe treats. These are the 12 cafes […]
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Spring is one of the best times to visit the Lake District. From March to May the villages are awash with new blooms and blossom, longer, lighter days perfect for walks in the hills or by the lakes and fewer crowds than in the summer months. Here are a five fun things to inspire you […]
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Summer in the Lake District can be a bit notoriously changeable – sunny skies one day and downpours the next, but whatever the weather, nothing beats treating yourself to ice cream after an afternoon by the lake, a walk in the hills or after wandering quaint villages such as Grasmere and Hawkshead. These are my […]
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One of the great joys of a day out in the Lake District is finishing a walk or adventure at one of the many traditional pubs. A place to warm up and swap stories by the fire on those days when the famous Lakeland wet weather sets in or a place to bask in a […]
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