Lake District

Life of a Mountain

​The spectacular finale of the ‘Life of a Mountain’ trilogy is here. From multi-award winning filmmaker, author, photographer and GetOutside Champion Terry Abraham, it takes us on a breath-taking journey of a year in the life of the Lake District's most popular peak, Helvellyn.

Sean Conway

Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway is the first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain.

Adaptive Grand Slam

Mission Possible. Paralympian and GetOutside Champion Mel Nicholls took on the Adaptive Grand Slam Cumbria challenge. Proof that anything's possible when it comes to getting outside with a disability.

Mountain Biking around Claife Heights

The Lake District is a hub for adventure, whether you’re looking for multi-day hikes or just escaping for a few hours. It's also home to some amazing gravel tracks and quiet lanes that are perfect for getting out on the mountain bike.

Rydal Cave

​Sat between Ambleside and Grasmere, Rydal is home to the extensively photographed Rydal Cave, a manmade former quarry. #GetOutside Champion Rory Southworth takes us on a leisurely 6.2km route.

5 Autumnal walks in the Lake District

12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 4 seasons. Whichever you use the measure a year, the Lake District will still be stunning. However, there is one of these periods when something quite magical happens!

Jack’s Rake Scramble

Jack’s Rake is a brilliant grade 1 scramble in the stunning Langdale area of the Lake District, with potential for something more for those looking for a bit of a bigger thrill or an extended adventure.

Old Man of Coniston and Levers Water Circular

The Old Man of Coniston is part of the Furness Fells in the Lake District, standing 803m high, and lies to the west of the village of Coniston, and Coniston Water. OS GetOutside Champion duo, TwoTravlrs, take us across this underrated beauty of the Lakes.

Journey along Pinnacle Ridge

Jessie & Rory escape to the mountains on an exhilarating journey up to Pinnacle Ridge in the Lake District.

35 best outdoor adventures in the Lake District

Wild camping, horseshoe walks, scrambling, kayaking, cycling, paragliding and even skiing... the Lake District has it all. James Forrest gives us 35 adventure ideas to make the most of being outdoors in this glorious place.