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Paddleboards, swim kit and fishing gear pose a biosecurity risk – here’s why

Visitors to the Lake District have been unwittingly spreading invasive plants, including New Zealand pigmyweed, from lake to lake on paddleboards, fishing and swimming gear.

The Conversation

Lake District sewage campaigners launch nuisance complaint in legal first

Statutory nuisance complaint lodged by Save Windermere against United Utilities is a first over sewage pollution

The Guardian - UK

Can this independent trail race become the next UTMB?

The 13 Valleys Ultra is out to put the Lake District on the ultra-running map

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Iconic Grand Designs B&B that blends into its Lake District surroundings to finally close doors

The house was at one point incomplete after its builder ran out of cash

The Independent UK

Brilliant activity breaks by readers – from Portugal to the Lake District

River trekking, paragliding, cycling and via ferrata feature among our tipsters’ adventurous jaunts across Europe

The Guardian - UK

Hilly horizons and shooting stars: a car-free adventure across Coniston and south Cumbria

Boats, trains and buses lead to a hauntingly beautiful side of the Lake District, bursting with wildlife, culture and relics of the past. While dark-sky canoeing makes for a magical night

The Guardian - UK

The Swan hotel review: This decadent yet unpretentious bolthole has the Lake District’s first spa garden

A mile from Lake Windermere, this lively hotel combines relaxed charm with an R&R offering that’s a cut above, finds Joanna Whitehead

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The ultimate haute cuisine: outdoor cooking on the Lake District’s fells

Harrison Ward, better known as Fell Foodie, began cooking elaborate meals on mountain summits as a way to improve his mental health. Now he’s sharing his recipes in a cookbook

The Guardian - UK

6 of the best Christmas breaks in the Lake District

The best festive destinations in the UK’s most visited national park

The Independent UK

Planners reject Lake District underground zip wire proposal

Committee votes to reject plans saying benefits would not outweigh harm caused by increased traffic

The Guardian - UK

How to do the Lake District car-free

Think you need to drive to explore this legendary national park? Think again, says Helen Pickles – a new bus scheme being piloted right now is opening up the region to pedestrians

The Independent UK

Heritage council says underground zip wire would ruin Lake District ‘tranquility’

Advisory body to Unesco says plans by owners of quarry in Langdale valley will ‘contribute to disruption’

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Rosettes and rhubarb at the agricultural show

Hawkshead, Lake District: It’s always a long but wonderful day, full of vintage tractors, fell running and competitive veg

The Guardian - UK

A car-free jaunt to the Lake District to hike a stretch of the coast-to-coast trail

Great public transport in the Lakes means easy access to the famous trail – and handy alternatives to walking when the rain comes down

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Lake District visitors urged to curb spread of invasive weed

New Zealand pigmyweed harms waterways by forming dense mats and depleting oxygen, say experts

The Guardian - UK

My Lake District adventure: a climb, a walk and a swim

To kick off his summer series on UK active breaks, Kevin Rushby takes a guided walk across treacherous Morecambe Bay, scales a famous rock needle in Cumbria and dives into Wastwater

The Independent UK

Sewage spills mapped as overspills in protected areas ‘topped 300,000 hours last year’

Lake District and Dorset Coasts among beauty spots hit by sewage overflow

The Guardian - UK

How to enjoy an outdoor adventure – in the Lake District and beyond

With festivals, clubs and courses galore it’s a great time to try your hand at an open-air activity or sport – from rock climbing to canoeing or birdwatching

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The Independent UK

The best holidays to book for September, from Italian villas to UK lakeside stays

Whether an Indian Ocean holiday in Mauritius or an escape to the Lake District takes your fancy, here’s some inspiration for after the school summer break

Daily Mirror

Omaze mansion winner puts £2.5m property back on market - for a 10 per cent profit

Grant Carson struck the jackpot in January when he won a £2.5million Lake District home and £100,000 in cash - but the widower from Glasgow is now selling it on for a further £250k

Zenger

Mysterious ‘Borrowdale Banksy’ Sculptures Emerge In UK’s Lake District

Anonymous artist creates slate artwork, sparking intrigue and speculation in picturesque region

Liverpool Echo

Taylor Swift fans flocking to beauty spot two hour drive away from Liverpool

Presale codes for her Eras Tour show at Anfield will be released today

Manchester Evening News

Taylor Swift sparks huge demand for UK beauty spot after The Lakes song goes TikTok viral

Online searches for holidays in the beauty spot rose by 311% in just one week alone

Manchester Evening News

The magnificent Lake District road trip named one of the best in the UK

This route takes in scenic villages, majestic mountains and beautiful valleys

The Guardian - UK

Endangered marsh fritillary butterfly makes a comeback in Lake District

Species thriving again after ponies and cattle replace grazing sheep to allow growth of wildflowers

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