Suitably attired, we strolled forth into the idyllic grounds of Wordsworth Grasmere, nestled in the heart of Ambleside in the Lake District. Positions taken, we began our recital of a selection of ...

A 912-square-mile area of fells, lakes and market towns, the Lake District is one of the UK ... from the waterfall to the peak of Gowbarrow Fell over the course of four-and-a-half miles.

The Lake District's longest-serving fell top assessor has reflected on an "incredible" 16 years, as he retires. Jon Bennett, 61, takes turns in a three-person team to climb Helvellyn through the ...

A man in his 40s has died in a 590ft (180m) fall at a Lake District mountain. About 70 mountain rescuers had been searching Helvellyn for two days after the man's wife raised the alarm just before ...

Plus there are plenty of fell-walks you can do ... and freshly cooked hot dishes. Address: Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9SW Keswick is many people’s favourite Lake District town – with good ...

Lake District rescuers have warned that people ... in the popularity of paddle-boarding across the area. "I drove past Grasmere the other day, there was a person out [with] no buoyancy aid.

The Lake District is undoubtedly a stunner ... and-putt course and an easy walk up Latrigg fell for fantastic views. In the middle of pretty Grasmere village, but surrounded by lawns and trees ...

One year ago today, the Ullswater Inn reopened its doors after a significant multi-million-pound refurbishment that lasted 13 months.

can take place on the lower, gentler slopes of U-shaped valleys, eg on Harter Fell, where conditions are less harsh and soils are better quality. Tourists visit the Lake District for its natural ...