Five top ways to discover the Lake District this Autumn
Autumn is a wonderful time of year in the Lake District National Park. As the trees turn various shades of red, reflecting in the lakes and the bracken on the fellsides turn russet coloured there’s never been a better time to get out and about on walks, cycles, boat and bus rides. Here are a few of our favourites:
Set sail
Dig deep
Get on your bike
There’s never a better time to get on your bike. Autumn may be cooler than during the summer months, but the vibrant seasonal colours you’ll see on many routes will more than warm your senses. We’ve created a range of off-road, easy cycle routes in the central Lakes – have a look at our easy cycling guide for some ideas, including the Langdale, Torver or Grasmere trails which wind their way through peaceful wooded trails with plenty of stop off points to enjoy a picnic with a flask of tea to warm you up.
Take a Western Adventure
The Western Lake District, between the sea and the central fells, boasts some fantastic views and is well worth a visit at this time of year. The Cumbrian Coast line offers unsurpassed views as you cross estuaries on the edge of the national park from Lancaster to Ravenglass. At Ravenglass steam trains on ‘the Laal Ratty’ will carry you up the wooded valley of Eskdale to Dalegarth, for riverside and woodland trails or more challenging fell walks. Views here will be spectacular as autumn colours take over the landscape.
