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Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale

There’s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events too

The Guardian - UK

I’m a wheelchair user from the Lake District – here’s how to explore it without limits

Life-long resident Carrie-Ann Lightly has recently discovered a new side to Cumbria’s famed National Park. She shares her insider guide for disabled visitors

The Independent UK

Did the earth move for you? residents ask, in village at earthquake epicentre

The British Geological Survey said the quake was felt across Lancashire and the southern Lake District.

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‘Powerful’ late-night 3.3-magnitude earthquake rocks northwest England

Tremors were felt in Lancashire and the Lake District on Wednesday night

The Independent UK

Late-night earthquake that ‘felt like an underground explosion’ shakes homes in north-west England

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook homes in north-west England on Wednesday night. Lancashire and the southern Lake District was affected by the earthquake, with a tremor felt at 11.23pm, the British Geological Survey (BGS) reported. Residents told the BGS that the tremor “felt like an underground explosion”. Residents also claimed it…

The Independent UK

The Wizard of Oz review – Dorothy follows the yellow brick road from the Lake District

All the major characters are present in Sonia Jalaly’s update, but this is also a journey of self-realisation with brisk songs and cartoonish humour

The Guardian - UK

Want the Lake District all to yourself? Walk the Cumbria Way

Despite being in one of England’s most popular tourist regions, Julia Rose Clarke manages escape the crowds on this 73-mile footpath that stretches from Ulverston in the south to Carlisle in the north

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Controversial ‘theme park’ approved in Lake District after judge ruling

The decision has been described as a ‘a setback for the Cumbrian landscape’ by opposition groups

The Independent UK

Underground zip wire plan for Lake District approved by judge

Campaigners say go-ahead for ‘theme park’ attraction in quarry could imperil area’s Unesco world heritage status

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Here’s a new one for the Lakes – lavender farming

Lyth Valley, Lake District: The climate in this dale is perfect for damsons, a common crop here, but they’re not the reason for my visit

The Guardian - UK

Krankenhaus review – Lake District castle has the antithesis to boring corporate music festivals

Featuring steam train trips and guided walks between the bands, organisers Sea Power have made something special in this dung-scented corner of the north

The Guardian - UK

No electricity, no toilet, no running water – heaven! Celebrating 60 years of the Mountain Bothies Association

They may be the most basic form of shelter imaginable, but for the author of The Book of the Bothy they embody the magic of staying in the wild, even on a wet weekend in the Lake District

The Guardian - UK

Why the Lake District could drop a congestion charge on summer visitors

Exclusive: ‘You wouldn't charge it in the winter, you wouldn't charge it on quiet days outside the school holidays’

The Independent UK

Ending sheep farming in the Lake District is not our aim

Letter: Lee Schofield responds to a letter writer who said ecologists want to see ‘sheep farming’s demise’ in their campaign for the area to lose its world heritage status

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Sheep farming is integral to the Lake District’s heritage

Letters: The public can trust sheep farmers to continue to manage the landscape sensitively, writes Phil Stocker

The Guardian - UK

Conservationists call for Lake District to lose Unesco world heritage status

Campaigners say designation promotes unsustainable sheep farming at expense of nature recovery and local communities

The Independent UK

Lake District walkers urged to look out for England’s only mountain butterfly

Butterfly Conservation is calling on the public’s help to track the fortunes of the rare mountain ringlet.

The Guardian - UK

From lake swims to historic hikes: explore Søhøjlandet, Denmark’s Lake District

The Danes’ love of the great outdoors often takes them to Silkeborg, a gem of a town and gateway to majestic forests and some 50 freshwater lakes

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Advnture

England’s 5 tallest mountains: the legendary peaks of the Lake District

We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers

The Conversation

William Wordsworth’s last home is up for sale – returning it to a private residence would be a loss for the UK’s cultural heritage

Until recently, fans of William Wordsworth could visit his final home, Rydal Mount and Gardens, nestled in the heart of England’s green and beautiful Lake District. Renowned as one of the most prominent British poets, the works of Wordsworth (1770-1850) include what is widely regarded as the most famous poem…

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I tested the Tesla Powerwall 3 –going off-grid feels good, but it's a long-term investment rather than a quick fix

Tesla's Powerall 3 is a giant battery pack for your house –I tried one in the UK's Lake District to see whether it's worth the painful initial investment.

Advnture

"I went through a full range of waterproofs!” Ultra runner Tom Hollins on the kit he used for his record-breaking Wainwrights run

The 51-year-old is the fastest man to summit the Lake District's 214 peaks self-supported. Here's how got into shape and the kit that got him through it

Advnture

Arc'teryx announces details of its 2025 Academy series – hone your outdoor skills in the world's most legendary mountain environments

The Arc'teryx Academy series offers expert-guided workshops in Squamish, the Alps and the Lake District

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t know whether it’s sustainable’: climate crisis and TikTok change face of mountain rescue work in Lake District

There may be less snow but the number of callouts has surged, and often involve ill-prepared novice hikers

Advnture

Mountain rescuers issue “be more prepared” plea after Lake District hikers get lost in winter fells

Latest call out for walkers to take more responsibility for their well-being and safety in cold and snow comes after the pair were rescued

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