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The Howgill Fells

Not far from the Lake District and visible from the same stretch of Motorway lies a small mound of hills. Names such as Winder, Brant Fell and The Calf do not capture the imagination like their loftier neighbours. Having said that, The Howgill Fells are beautiful in their own right and well worth a visit.

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.

The big border crossing

Having just left school I was left at a loose end. What could I do with all the free time I now had? Find out what Jake Brettle is getting up to this summer and how you can get involved.

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.

Getting back into walking: Buttermere

After suffering knee injuries, Hilary Tomlinson is optimistic about getting back into hiking. She starts here with a picturesque stroll around Buttermere Valley.

The very best of the Langdale Pikes

James Forrest explores the very best of the Langdale Pikes in a long – but glorious – day of hiking.

Hadrian's Wall - a journey back in time

Hadrian’s Wall Path isn’t the longest path in Britain, but what it lacks in length it more than makes up for in the experience it delivers. GetOutside Champion David Wilson gives us the highlights.

Kick-start March with a ‘Spring’ in your step

As we leave winter behind (well, sort of) and enter into a new seasonal cycle, there’s a few things that ‘spring’ to mind... We catch up with GetOutside Champion David Love to find out what he enjoys most about this time of year.
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