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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

‘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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

The Guardian - UK

Stunning Scottish village named one of the UK's 'most beautiful' autumn spots

The Scottish village was named alongside spots across the country, including Buttermere in the Lake District and Eryri National Park in Wales.

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Ilona Maher, torrential rain, and underwater dinosaurs: three days in the Lake District with Nemo Equipment

We get an advance peak at Nemo's new season gear

The Independent UK

This new walking trail is the best way to see the Lake District without a car

Rebecca Jackson follows a 21-mile hiking trail in search of William Wordsworth’s Romantic legacy

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: This is a land of water – the Lake District in reverse

Nämdö, Stockholm archipelago: A holiday to the Baltic has forced me to undergo a perspective shift to appreciate its scale and intricate wateriness

These Salomon hiking boots were great on long hikes, but struggled when the mud hit

I went to the Lake District to test the Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid boots

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No electricity, no toilet, no running water – heaven! Celebrating 60 years of the Mountain Bothies Association

They may be the most basic form of shelter imaginable, but for the author of The Book of the Bothy they embody the magic of staying in the wild, even on a wet weekend in the Lake District

The Guardian - UK

Maureen Watson obituary

Other lives: Literacy and numeracy teacher in the prison sector and a community volunteer in the Lake District

The Independent UK

Why the Lake District could drop a congestion charge on summer visitors

Exclusive: ‘You wouldn't charge it in the winter, you wouldn't charge it on quiet days outside the school holidays’

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National parks tragedies: Two hikers die in separate falls in the Lake District and the Peak District

In separate incidents, two hikers have died in England's national parks while exploring areas notorious for their scrambling terrain

The Independent UK

New figures reveal the decline in Cumbria tourism since Covid pandemic

Last year, visitor numbers to Cumbria dropped and trips lasted for less time

The Independent UK

Our daughter has Down syndrome – this Lake District destination made the perfect family holiday

A quieter corner of this popular UK region proved to be the ideal spot for a child-friendly break for Anthony Bennett and his brood

Evening Standard

Musician ’emotional’ after arriving at Glastonbury following 650-mile bike ride

Jack Cullen’s route to the festival took him through areas including the Lake District and saw him perform in quirky venues, including a sauna.

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