Myself and three friends visited Ullswater in the Lake District for one unforgettable weekend - here's how it went.

A conservationist is campaigning to get the Lake District's world heritage status revoked, claiming too many tourists are ...

Visitors to the Lake District are being asked to look out for England’s only mountain butterfly to help scientists protect the rare species. The mountain ringlet, a small brown butterfly with ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

lives exclusively on mountains and is more commonly found in Scotland than in England (Ben Lawers/PA) Visitors to the Lake District are being asked to look out for England’s only mountain ...

A warning has been sent out to Lake District visitors following a 'rapid' change in the water level. A post on social media has urged visitors to be 'well prepared' after the recent weather ...

What is the Lake District? The Lake District is England’s largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a popular tourist destination. Where is the Lake District located?