The Best Pubs In The Lake District

The Best Pubs In The Lake District

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The Lake District is home to some of the best ales and best pubs across the the UK. As well as breathtaking landscapes, charming villages, and endless walking trails, few things beat a post-hike pint or a hearty meal at a traditional pub. There…
Lake District Scenic Views

A 7 Day Lake District Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Lakes

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The Lake District, with its emerald valleys, rolling fells, and iconic lakes, is a must-visit UK destination for lovers of dramatic landscapes and scenic walks. It's a place I've visited every year since I was 1. If you're planning your…
Wild Camping kit explosion in the Lake District

The Ultimate Wild Camping Kit List

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On the hunt for a wild camping checklist? You've come to the right place :). This post was written a few years ago after a wild camp in the Lake District, and most recently updated in 2023. Hope it helps your wild camping planning! Over the…
Best Lake District Ales / Beers

7 Of The Best Lake District Ales

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Whenever I search on Google to find the best ales in the Lake District, I get presented with results talking about the best breweries, not the best beers. No more. Let me start by saying beer is very subjective. I'm a Golden Ale fan, so…
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What To Pack For A Lake District Walking Holiday

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The Lake District is my favourite place in the UK to hike. Situated in the North West of England, and around a 2 hour drive from Manchester, the Lake District is Englands's largest National Park, and second largest in the UK. Filled with…
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9 Lake District Mountain Walks For Beginners

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I was one year old the first time I set foot in the Lake District National Park. I grew up in Preston, a mere one hour drive from the Southern lakes, and was taken to the Lakes at least once a year throughout my childhood. It is a special…
Canyoning in Coniston, Adventure - Lake District

Canyoning & Gorge Scrambling In Coniston

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I think of myself as pretty adventurous. Someone who will try anything once. Before June, I'd never been canyoning (also called canyoneering or gorge scrambling). I've done a skydive. I've been white water rafting. I did rock jumping less…
24 peaks hiking challenge for Meningitis Now

24 Peaks In 24 Hours – The Recap

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After nine months of planning, our 24 peaks in 24 hours hiking challenge finally arrived on the 13th June. It was an incredible build up, a tough challenge, and one I'm pleased to say we smashed, finishing the challenge in 20.5 hours. Not bad…
The A82 road to Fort William - Adventure Bagging

A Few Of My Favourite Places In The UK

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Before I had a jet-setting lifestyle, there was some pattern to places I used to visit around the UK. I was born, raised and schooled in Preston, so the Lake District was only an hours drive away. I've been going every year since I was one year…