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Hints and Tips Blog (March 2021) - Visit Lake District

  • Gardening at Brantwood
    In Activities, Health & Wellbeing

    Gardening advice from Brantwood's Head Gardener Bethan Pettitt

    on Mar 24 2021

    My name is Bethan Pettitt and I've been the head gardener at the Brantwood Estate in Coniston for just over a year. Welcome to my new regular column which, as you might expect, is all about gardening.

  • Lakes Epic with Saddle Skedaddle
    In Explore, Travel, Health & Wellbeing

    6 ways to cycle the Lake District this summer

    on Mar 17 2021

    Looking for a unique way to explore the Lake District? Why not take to two wheels? There’s never been a better time to take this to the next level and try a multi-day cycling tour of the UK’s largest National Park.

  • The Bridge House, Ambleside
    In Explore, Activities, Attractions

    How well do you know these places to visit in the Lake District, Cumbria?

    on Mar 17 2021

    How well do you know places to visit in the Lake District?

    We have selected 10 pictures of places to visit around the county to test your knowledge in this just for fun quiz. See how many you can identify.

  • 5 fantastic family walks in the Lake District
    In Explore, Activities, Health & Wellbeing

    5 Fantastic Family Walks near Coniston

    on Mar 15 2021

    Walking is such a simple thing – most of us do it every single day. But here in the Lake District, walking is even more special with endless opportunities to explore and discover so pack a picnic, lace up your boots and head out to create some memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Good Life Lake District Cottages
    In Explore, Travel, Treat Yourself

    Holiday in the Lake District and give back to local communities

    on Mar 09 2021

    Book with Good Life Lake District Cottages and enjoy wonderful holidays in strong and supported communities. As part of The Original Cottages family, we know how important it is for you to get your holiday just right. This is why our properties are looked after by locals, who know the Lake District like the back of their hand, because this is where they call home.

  • Oak trees at Glencoyne bay on Ullswater looking towards Glenridding
    In Explore

    How well do you know your Lakes?

    on Mar 09 2021

    How well do you know the lakes of the Lake District? We have selected 12 pictures of famous lakes from around the county to test your knowledge in this just for fun quiz. See how many you can identify. To help you, we have also included a clue for each one.

  • Friar's Crag, Derwentwater, Keswick
    In Explore

    How well do you know the Beauty Spots of the Lake District Cumbria?

    on Mar 01 2021

    We all love the Lake District, Cumbria, but how well do you know the beauty spots of the county? We have selected 10 pictures of famous beauty spots from around the Lake District and Cumbria below to test your knowledge. See how many you can identify. To help you, we have also included a clue for each one.

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