Lake District

Idyllic Coniston Fells walk

Take this journey on a beautiful and clear day on top of the high Coniston fells of the Lake District, with our #GetOutside Champion Hilary Tomlinson. This is as close as we can get to heaven on earth!

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.

Lakeland’s Great Cartographer

200 years since the publication of his famed map of Lakeland, #GetOutside champion James Forrest investigates the life of map-maker Jonathan Otley.

Lakeland Micro-Adventure

An adventure doesn't always have to be long. Join Nicole Mallet on her Lakeland Micro-adventure and explore the beauty of the Lake District.

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.

5 family adventures in the Lake District

Looking for amazing family adventures in the Lake District? If you fancy visiting a lake, mountains or waterfalls, going on a wildlife safari or even visiting an island, there's an adventure for everyone.