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FOUND: The lake district - What They Never Told You

In 1905, Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top in the Lake District with book royalties; by 1943, she had left 4,000 acres and 15 farms to the National Trust

Beatrix Potter strategically purchased Lake District lands using book profits and inheritance. She ensured farms remained working sheep farms, not holiday homes. This approach preserved ancient Herdwick sheep genetics, a valuable scientific asset. Her actions preserved sixty-one million acres through private citizen initiatives. Potter's legacy highlights private resources aiding conservation…

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Lorena Wiebes sprints to opening Tour of Britain stage win

Wiebes showed no fatigue as she arrived in the Lake District fresh from claiming the sprinters’ jersey at the Tour de France Femmes

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BBC’s Helen Skelton: ‘I exercise for my head not my bum’

The TV presenter talks to Lisa Salmon about taking her kids hiking in the Lake District and how she only exercises if she enjoys it.

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Everything you need to know about the Tour of Britain Women 2026 – all the stages, all the riders

We look at every stage in detail, as well as not just the main contenders but wildcards and home hopes

Cycling Weekly

Teenager dies at Kendal Calling festival in the Lake District

The four-day festival at Lowther Deer Park was headlined by Wolf Alice and Scissor Sisters

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Beatrix Potter murals unveiled to mark 160th anniversary of author’s birth

Carlisle city centre was chosen for the murals because of its close proximity to the Lake District, which Potter had strong connections to.

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Mel C married in secret ceremony in Sydney before UK wedding

Spice Girls star Mel C has confirmed she married Chris Dingwall in a secret ceremony in Sydney, Australia before flying back to the UK to stage a lavish wedding in the Lake District, North West England, on Saturday (18.07.26).

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Travel around the Lake District to become much simpler with new £40 pass

From £40 per person, the pass makes using public transport around the Lake District more convenient

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Is Lake Windermere ‘glittering water’ or an ‘open sewer’? I returned to my childhood holiday spot to see

Having inspired the likes of William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge with its beauty, Lake Windermere has recently drawn negative headlines due to contaminated water. Once entranced by the region as a child, Bill Borrows returns to see whether it holds the same allure

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Edna Woodhead obituary

Other lives: Adult education teacher and activist in Sheffield and Doncaster, with a lifelong love of the Lake District

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Golden eagles in England? Here’s the ecological case for bringing them back

England’s last recorded pair of golden eagles lived in the Lake District. After the female died in 2004, the male was left alone for 12 years before his death in 2016.

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The five best Lake District museums – recommended by a historian

Most people come to the Lake District seeking the great outdoors. Boating, camping and hiking are a big part of the national park’s appeal. But indoor attractions matter here, too. This is one of the wettest parts of Britain, after all, and when the rain stops play, the region’s museums…

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The six best campsites in the Lake District

Pack your tent pegs and sleeping bags – Katie Mather recommends the best places to pitch up in the national park

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Scrambling, walking and swimming in splendid isolation: 75 years of the UK’s national parks

Our writer first hiked in the Lake District, Eryri and Dartmoor in the 1970s. Their beauty remains unrivalled, but they are more popular than ever. So, here’s how to avoid the crowds

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Mountain rescuer warns of ‘massive impact’ of social media on number of rescues

Richard Warren was made an OBE for his services to mountain rescue in Cumbria and the Lake District in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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‘Walking in the Lake District drizzle rewired my head’: readers’ life-changing trips

From the jungles of Colombia to sailing in Croatia, our readers reflect on the life lessons travel has taught them

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7 best Valentine’s package deals in the UK and Europe for a romantic break

Find swoon-worthy stays from Vienna to the Lake District with these loved-up packages

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Remembering Harry Griffin, doyen of the Guardian’s Country Diarists

It is 75 years since Harry’s first Lakeland diary appeared in the Guardian, something he was to go on and write for 53 years. Read about this remarkable journalist and a selection of his diaries

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Why the Caledonian Sleeper train is Britain’s contender for world’s greatest rail journey

The iconic route includes the Lake District and the West Highland Line, where civilisation melts away. US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill climbs aboard

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Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, Cumbria, hotel review

HOTELS: This stunning Lakeland retreat blends country-house grandeur, restorative spa rituals and winter warmth, as Rod Ardehali discovers

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I’m a wheelchair user from the Lake District – here’s how to explore it without limits

Life-long resident Carrie-Ann Lightly has recently discovered a new side to Cumbria’s famed National Park. She shares her insider guide for disabled visitors

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Danger to life warning as Met Office issues weather alerts across UK

An amber rain warning, indicating a possible danger to life, is in effect for parts of Wales, with 50mm to 80mm of rain forecast widely and nearly 100mm in some areas. The amber warning, active from 3am to 9pm on Monday, predicts likely flooding for homes and businesses, potential isolation…

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Want the Lake District all to yourself? Walk the Cumbria Way

Despite being in one of England’s most popular tourist regions, Julia Rose Clarke manages escape the crowds on this 73-mile footpath that stretches from Ulverston in the south to Carlisle in the north

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15 best pubs with rooms in the UK for cosy winter breaks

Step out of the chilly weather and spend the night in a cosy, traditional inn

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High fells and hard miles: Running the breathtaking 5 Valleys Ultra in the Lake District

A 55km ultramarathon through the UNESCO-listed Lake District fells promises spectacular views – but with 2,200m of climbing, punishing descents and sideways rain, it’s as much about grit as grandeur. Rod Ardehali finds unexpected joy, kindness, and a surprising number of Freddos on the trail

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