THE fact that Cumbria is one of the largest but most sparsely populated of all of England’s ceremonial counties must be a huge factor in ...

The Lake District is a magical place to ride a motorcycle – in any weather, at any time of the year. Mikko Nieminen reports..

On this day 10 years ago, beauty spots in the heart of the Lake District were set to be sold off by the national park authority, including ...

Organised by St Mary's Hospice, the first session of 2025 will take place at Ormsgill Community Centre next Wednesday.

The Grasmere WI are raising funds for St Mary's Hospice in what is the fifth edition of the fundraiser, having raised over £30,000 since 2021.

Now a new study has named the UK’s most popular staycation destinations in the country - and several in the north west have ...

There are estimated to be 197 tarns in the Lake District. Alcock Tarn is a walker’s favourite: it’s peaceful, being inaccessible by road, but within easy reach of Grasmere by this short, steep climb; ...

BMC members are invited to join a social hike, hosted by BMC Lakes volunteers, with local BMC volunteer Rose Gare-Simmons guiding the route. This social walk will be a 13km circular route starting ...

Words like marra, scran, int, and assa are all regularly used by many Cumbrians. Cumbrians often have a vast knowledge of the local area. For example, many can tell you that the tallest mountain is ...

Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England – and there’s a strong argument that it’s also the best peak. Towering 978 metres above the country’s deepest lake and smallest church (we love those ...

Escape the cold winter months with a winter sun hiking or biking vacation. Beat the peak-season crowds to enjoy a more relaxed and authentic experience. Discover your ideal winter break destination.

A 44-year old man who was staying in the Lake District over the festive period ... that the 44-year-old had been staying at the Swan in Grasmere, 'enjoying a mixture of walking and mountain ...