Thousands of trees are to be planted in a Lake District valley in an attempt to reduce flooding and improve habitats for wildlife. Volunteers working with the National Trust have begun planting about ...

While there are literally thousands of lakes layered across the landscape of Britain, tell someone you're "heading to the lakes" there, and they'll immediately know precisely which set your setting ...

Ullswater is the second largest lake in the Lake District Lake District park rangers have been called in to investigate the mysterious disappearance of geese seen being dragged under water. Witnesses ...

A council says it is committed to tackling illegal camping and littering around England's second-largest lake and will consider introducing extra measures if deemed "appropriate" and backed by the ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lewis Nunn is a Senior Travel Editor based in London. Glide past the tranquil shores of Ullswater and down a sweeping drive lined ...

This was how my recent weekend in the Lake District went: climbed a fell (two, actually), took a lake cruise, explored a castle and gardens, walked parts of a long-distance path, slept in a cosy ...

Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway for two or a much-needed weekend break, the Lake District is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty of nature. And if you're looking for a ...

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AS my two little ones squealed in delight at our Lake District home for the weekend, I knew this was the perfect pick for our family getaway. Along with my husband, seven-year-old daughter and ...

As my seven-year-old son and I disembark the steamer at Howtown, I can’t help but appreciate the irony that Ullswater is like the proverbial millpond, still, and without a breath of wind. There’s low ...

A search is continuing for a paddleboarder who has gone missing in the Lake District. Emergency services were called to Ullswater on Sunday after the man, from Greater Manchester, fell into the water.