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  • Aira Force
    In Explore, Attractions, Health & Wellbeing

    Waterfalls of the Lake District, Cumbria

    on Jul 05 2021

    While we all enjoy a bright, dry and sunny day, waterfalls give us all the perfect reason to embrace the damper days too, thanks to rain dialing-up the thrill factor by ensuring cascades of water make a major entrance from the high ground.

  • 9 days phtographing the Western Lake District and Coast, by Sam Scales
    In Explore, Attractions, Health & Wellbeing, Art & Culture

    Photographer Sam Scales - 9 days capturing the beauty of the Lake District Coast

    on Jun 22 2021

    2021 is Cumbria's Year of the Coast. In late summer of 2020 Cornwall based photographer Sam Scales spent 9 days travelling through Copeland as part of a shoot to capture the beauty of the Lake District Coast. His body of photographs, which were commissioned as part of the Deep Time arts programme, provide a stunning showcase of this lesser-known part of the National Park, from its ancient standing stones to the post -industrial landscapes of Whitehaven.

  • 10 hidden gems of the Eden Valley
    In Explore, Attractions, Health & Wellbeing

    10 Hidden Gems of the Eden Valley

    on May 14 2021

    The River Eden flows from North Yorkshire to the Solway Firth in the north of Cumbria. The main course of the river is an area known as the Eden Valley – an unspoiled area of rolling green countryside, quant villages and thousands of years of historical myths and legends.

  • Celebrating the 160thanniversary of garden designer Thomas Mawson
    In Explore, Attractions, Health & Wellbeing, Art & Culture

    Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of garden designer Thomas Mawson

    on Apr 26 2021

    Its National Gardens week from 26th April until 2nd May and this year is also the anniversary of the famous garden designer Thomas Mawson. Read on to find out more about the man and the gardens he designed.

  • Top 10 Lake District Gardens to Visit
    In Explore, Attractions, Health & Wellbeing

    Top 10 Lake District Gardens to visit

    on Apr 16 2021

    If you are a green-fingered fan, you are completely spoiled for choice when it comes to bloomin’ magnificent gardens in Cumbria. Let's take a wander around some of our favourites, taking in everything from formal gardens to ones where the wildflowers are left to flourish.

  • holidaycottages.co.uk
    In Explore, Travel, Health & Wellbeing

    A Guide to the Lake District lakes

    on Apr 08 2021

    A unique landscape and the largest national park in England, the Lake District is home to the tallest mountain in England, its deepest lake, and a wealth of incredible wildlife and heritage. Read on to find out all about the most famous 16 lakes of the 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.

  • 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.

  • Pure Lakes
    In Local Produce, Shopping, Health & Wellbeing, Gift Ideas, Treat Yourself

    Life in the Lakes by Claire from Pure Lakes Skincare

    on Feb 05 2021

    Claire & Gareth Mc Keever are the owners of Pure Lakes Skincare and we recently sat down with Claire to talk about life in the Lakes.

  • James Forrest completes all the Wainwrights
    In Explore, Health & Wellbeing, Activities

    James Forrest's mission to complete all the Wainwrights

    on Jan 15 2021

    Its thirty years since we lost Alfred Wainwright -the Cumbrian author who is now synonymous with the Lake District fells. Just after lockdown, inspired by his daily exercise, James Forrest set a new record for the time taken to complete all the Lake District mountains.

  • Introducing Home Spa - Handmade by Pure Lakes in their Lake District workshop.
    In Local Produce, Shopping, Health & Wellbeing, Gift Ideas, Treat Yourself

    Introducing Home Spa by Pure Lakes

    on Nov 25 2020

    Introducing Home Spa - Handmade by Pure Lakes in their Lake District workshop.

    Specially designed to bring the spa into the home, allowing you to have the relaxing and luxury experience of a natural spa treatment, anytime.

  • Autumn in the Lake District Forests - Grizdale and Whinlatter.
    In Explore, Health & Wellbeing

    Discover the Lake District forests

    on Oct 05 2020

    Forestry England’s Lake District Forests, Grizedale Forest and Whinlatter Forest are special places where people can feel good during the Autumn and Winter seasons. Find out more.

  • Great days out -Grizedale Forest
    In Activities, Explore, Health & Wellbeing

    Great Days Out - Grizedale Forest (and win a two night adventure stay)

    on Jul 28 2020

    Forestry England’s Grizedale Forest is a special place, one that inspires, exhilarates, and rejuvenates those who visit. Find out more.

  • Pure Lakes
    In Local Produce, Shopping, Health & Wellbeing, Gift Ideas, Treat Yourself

    Discover Pure Lakes Skincare and Win a Gift Box worth £50

    on Jul 06 2020

    "Pure Lakes skincare products are just what they say - pure, lovely to use and smell divine." Carole W. June 2020

    This recent review says it all. Everything is handmade in the Pure Lakes workshop in the Lake District. Find out more...

  • Explore Cumbria on two wheels
    In Activities, Health & Wellbeing, Travel

    Explore The Lake District, Cumbria on Two Wheels

    on Mar 18 2020

    Explore The Lake District, Cumbria on Two Wheels.

    Cumbria is ideal for exploring on two wheels and you don’t need to have calf muscles like Bradley Wiggins to get on your bike.

  • The Lake District, Cumbria
    In Activities, Health & Wellbeing

    Stress Busting In The Great Cumbrian Outdoors

    on Feb 12 2020

    The idea that spending recreational time outdoors in natural spaces is good for you isn’t new, but now there is a growing body of research that supports it.

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