Incredible places you need to visit near Greater Manchester in 2023 Be inspired and plan a trip to one of these amazing locations Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023
Man, 56, dies after collapsing during trek in Lake District The man had been walking with friends up Crag Hill Manchester Evening News · Dec 31, 2022
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet-beaming satellites to be used in UK trials The new technology will be put to the test at three remote locations in the Lake District and Snowdonia National Park Wales Online · Dec 1, 2022
Stay in a 'quirky' old chapel building with 'character' in the Lake District Ambleside is 1 hour and 50 minutes from Liverpool Liverpool Echo · Nov 27, 2022
The festive Lake District town with a unique Christmas market two hours from Greater Manchester Walking around the Fayre you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time Manchester Evening News · Nov 27, 2022
Richard Hammond says wife's screams saved him from his near-death coma Richard Hammond, 52, was nearly killed in a supercar crash in Switzerland in 2017 and ended up in a coma - while he was unconscious, his brain certainly wasn't and he had a vivid dream about being in the Lake District Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022
UK's 'loneliest house' with three mountaintops and 3,000 acres of land hits market for £10m Skiddaw House was listed for sale in 2021 but the grand property is proving difficult to sell due to the remoteness of the area. Daily Record · Nov 20, 2022
UK's 'most remote home' goes on sale for £10million despite no heating or internet Skiddaw House comes with its own private mountain range located within the beautiful Lake District, described by auctioneers as one of the most remote homes in England Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022
Britain’s ‘loneliest house’ goes on sale for reported £10m Skiddaw House on the market for first time, along with 1,214 hectares of Lake District land – including three mountaintops The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022
Balloch racer Oban Duncan ends year with new powerboat speed record The talented 16-year-old hit 74.73mph at Coniston Records Week in the Lake District, despite poor weather only allowing her four attempts. Daily Record · Nov 18, 2022
Dad who died suddenly while walking in the Lake District with friends is named Dave Rushworth had been enjoying a day out with pals when he suddenly dropped to the floor and became unresponsive Manchester Evening News · Nov 18, 2022
Man dies on walk in Lake District as horrified friends try to save him The man's friends tried to help paramedics save him Liverpool Echo · Nov 14, 2022
Man dies in Lake District while out walking with his friends An emergency operation was launched after the man became unresponsive Manchester Evening News · Nov 14, 2022
Hiker completes 'UK's rudest walk' from home in Cockermouth to Lickey End James Forrest, 39, undertook 11 marathons in 11 days during his innuendo-fueled adventure, summiting peaks including Great Cockup, Little Cockup and Cockrigg Lane Daily Mirror · Nov 11, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022 Man visits some of Greater Manchester's rudest places on cheeky UK hike James Forrest set out on the 326 mile trek while raising money for testicular cancer charity Baggy Trousers UK
Wales Online · Nov 11, 2022 Hiker completes UK's rudest walk from Cockermouth to Lickey End He walked via Great Cockup, Andrew's Knob, Nanny's Breast, Nob End and Bottoms Reservoir - to name a few
Manchester Evening News · Nov 10, 2022 Young United fan died in 40m Lake District Fall 'chasing excitement' Sami Ahmed had become separated from the group to climb some rocks
Manchester Evening News · Oct 29, 2022 Motorway hotel named best in the north that's nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales This hotel looks out onto the Cumbrian countryside, but is just minutes away from the M6
Liverpool Echo · Oct 21, 2022 Tiny hidden Lake District house that's famous on TikTok The "magical" spot is a short drive from Liverpool
Birmingham Post · Oct 21, 2022 Group behind luxury Lake District hotels hails 'exceptional' year as staycations lead to record results The Graves family also own Armathwaite Hall Hotel separately
Daily Mirror · Oct 20, 2022 Strictly's Helen Skelton and children move in with her parents after Richie Myler split Strictly star Helen Skelton has given a glimpse of her life in the Lake District, after moving back in with her parents following her split from husband of eight years, Richie Myler
Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022 Strictly's Helen Skelton reveals she's moved back home with parents following split from husband Countryfile star Helen has admitted that she left the family home in Leeds to move back in with her parents on their farm in the Lake District.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 18, 2022 Lake District’s L’Enclume named best in Britain by The Good Food Guide The restaurant secured the top spot, while Birmingham was awarded ‘most exciting food destination’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022 Art pioneer Kurt Schwitters’ Lake District retreat to be sold for development Followers of the German modernist give up hopes of preserving his working studio, the Merz Barn after funding cut
Manchester Evening News · Oct 16, 2022 The country hotel named best in the UK just two hours from Greater Manchester Surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Lake District, this hotel offers Michelin-starred cuisine