Best walks in the Lake District: Beautiful lakeside hiking routes and where to stay - Here are some of the best walks and hiking routes in one of the UK’s most popular holiday and hiking ...

Ahead of the summer surge, Lake District visitors have been urged to bring maps and a compass when going for a trek in the mountains as many arrive with only a mobile phone.

England’s Lake District is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most visited national park in Britain with 15.8 million annual visitors and more than 23 million annual day visits.

Set just north of Windermere, amid the Lake District’s dramatic landscapes and pretty villages, Ambleside’s location takes some beating. The town itself has plenty to offer travellers, too ...