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Three Peaks Challenge - Scafell Pike guidelines

Doing the Three Peaks Challenge and going up Scafell Pike? Here are some top tips.

Near Sawrey Conservation Area

Near Sawrey Conservation Area Appraisal Management Plan - consultation

Postcodes for Sat Nav

A list of postcodes to villages and towns in the National Park for use with sat nav.

Country shows and festivals

Calendar of country shows and festivals in the Lake District National Park in 2016.

Minibus tours and bus explorer tickets

Leave the car behind and enjoy the views from an elevated position.

How to apply

Waht you need to do when applying for planning permission, and the types of permission available.

Things to do in Windermere

There's loads to do around England's largest lake! Get on the water, walk or cycle or try another sort of outdoor adventure.

Webcams

Live webcams from around the Lake District National Park, views over Windermere, Coniston, Keswick, Ullswater and Dewentwater.

Top 8 locations for painting in the Lake District

Classic Lake District views ideal for sketching and painting. Bridges, churches, stone circles, mountains and tarns.

Grasmere and Rydal

Discover Grasmere and its many attractions and walks it has to offer. The village has numerous shops, pubs and cafes plus you can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and sample the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread. In the summer make sure you hire a rowing boat to explore Grasmere lake.

Public toilets

A list of public toilets in and around the Lake District National Park.

Camping sites

Lake District camp sites are available all over the National Park – from lake side pitches to fell top camping, wild sites to full facilities, search and book Lake District campsites.

Lake District weather

Get the latest online weather forecast for the Lake District plus hints on what to pack for all weathers when visiting the Lakes.

Things to do in the Lake District

Discover things to do in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. View our range of activities including boating, walking, cycling and attractions. Browse our events calendar, local festivities and walking guides. Plan your visit and book attractions online.

Fishing

Useful links about fishing in the Lake District, including a section on Windermere.

Biking the Eskdale Trail

A fantastic cycling day out in the beautiful Eskdale valley. 14 km or 8 and a half miles.

Accessible routes

50 easy and accessible walking routes for wheelchairs, pushchairs and those with limited mobility, across the Lake District National Park.

Explore Ullswater & Glenridding

Explore Ullswater - the second largest lake in England surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Information on things to do around Ullswater, where to stay and walks. Glenridding is a popular starting point for walkers and climbers going up Helvellyn, England's third highest mountain.

Hartsop Conservation Area

Hartsop Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

Windermere: Birdspotting

Print out this handy guide to the birds of Windermere, with descriptions and photos.

Educational resources: Romans

Information and activity packs.

South Distinctive Area

All you need to know about the Southern Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.