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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

Threatening ‘arson’ stickers appear in Lake District second home protest

Stickers depicting a house going up in flames have been posted near Lake Windermere

The Independent UK

Wake up and smell the yorkshires – Sunday lunch is back!

From the Lake District to London, you’ve got to book weeks ahead for a meal that has become a big celebratory event

The Guardian - UK

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Beyond the Lake District: five of the UK’s less-visited national parks

From wild goats to ancient towers and fairytale lakes, our quieter parks hide a wealth of treasures. Here are some highlights in the less-famous five

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

Advnture

An alternative guide to the Lakes: how to escape Cumbria’s twee side

Avoid the tourist hotspots of the Lake District and you’ll discover a more authentic side to the area with artists, microbreweries and community pubs

The Guardian - UK

British hiker hospitalized after being trampled by cows

The woman was walking in the Lake District when the accident happened

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You Are Here by David Nicholls review – a well-mapped romance

A midlife couple take a hike through the Lake District in this witty and likable crowd-pleaser

The Guardian - UK

The Big Steam Adventure season 2: release date, destinations, episode guide and everything you need to know

The Big Steam Adventure season 2 joins John Sergeant, Peter Davison and Paul 'Piglet' Middleton again travelling the UK using only vehicles powered by steam.

WhatToWatch

O’er vales and hills in a wheelchair: a new accessible trail in the Lake District

The Miles Without Stiles initiative has opened up the fells and lakes to people with limited mobility. Our writer helps his friend try out a bracing route at Windermere

The Guardian - UK

Mountain rescue team blames Instagram tourists taking beauty spot selfies for record callouts

Mountain rescue teams operating in the Lake District, Snowdon and Ben Nevis have all seen demand spike over the past 12 months

The Independent UK

Robson Green's Weekend Escapes season 2: release date, guests and everything we know

Robson Green's Weekend Escapes returns for a second series with the star on more jaunts with famous friends and family.

WhatToWatch

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

Keeping taps on and boosting wildlife: the race to protect the Lake District’s water

Award-winning partnership is regenerating natural habitats in attempt to secure water supply as climate crisis worsens

The Independent UK

6 of the best Christmas breaks in the Lake District

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

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Planners reject Lake District underground zip wire proposal

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

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The Independent 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

Best October half-term holiday destinations in the UK for a 2023 staycation

Where to go to keep the kids entertained this autumn

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

The Independent UK

Alone review: Wilderness reality show is about as suspenseful as a Duke of Edinburgh assignment in the Lake District

The odd comical interlude makes this reality show survivable

The Independent UK

9 best adventure holidays in the UK that adrenaline seekers will love

From tackling the Three Peaks to scuba diving seal safaris, here are our top picks for a thrilling staycation

The Guardian - UK

Sanderson’s Isle by James Clarke review – a total trip

A fugitive seeks refuge in a 1960s commune in the Lake District, in an energetic novel that captures an era

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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