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An amber rain warning, indicating a possible danger to life, is in effect for parts of Wales, with 50mm to 80mm of rain forecast widely and nearly 100mm in some areas. The amber warning, active from 3am to 9pm on Monday, predicts likely flooding for homes and businesses, potential isolation…

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

Step out of the chilly weather and spend the night in a cosy, traditional inn

A 55km ultramarathon through the UNESCO-listed Lake District fells promises spectacular views – but with 2,200m of climbing, punishing descents and sideways rain, it’s as much about grit as grandeur. Rod Ardehali finds unexpected joy, kindness, and a surprising number of Freddos on the trail

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

The Scottish village was named alongside spots across the country, including Buttermere in the Lake District and Eryri National Park in Wales.

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