Lakes and Cumbria Today, Winter/Spring 2024/25 E-BOOK EDITION, ISSUE 48 (PDF)

Welcome to the Winter/Spring edition of the Lake District and Cumbria’s best-selling visitor guide

With the start of a new season, comes inevitable thoughts of new adventures and experiences to be had in the Lake District. And, while the weather may not always play ball, we’re firm believers in fell walker and guidebook author Arthur Wainwright’s assertion that “there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. We hope that with this guide in your hand, you’ll find something wonderful to occupy your time in the Lake District – come rain or shine!

Our bi-annual guide has been newly updated and is brimming with fresh ideas for your next adventure to the Lake District and Cumbria. Whether you’re seeking day trip inspiration, must-visit attractions, cultural experiences or culinary delights, you’ll find plenty to explore within these pages. Our itinerary section caters to everyone – from adrenaline junkies and history enthusiasts to culture aficionados and nature lovers. Plus, there are countless family friendly adventures waiting to be uncovered!

Also in this edition, we join Mike Armstrong from Kendal’s Eddington Astronomical Society for a peek at the night sky; our resident adventurer Nicola McCoy discovers why proper preparation before a big expedition can be the difference between success and failure; we reveal some of the famous on-screen depictions of the Lake District, and offer up some handy tips on how to check out the locations for yourself; if you’re looking for somewhere to treat your loved one, or even just yourself, we suggest some idyllic ideas for a romantic getaway in the Lakes; and, in keeping with the season, we enlist the experts for a winter adventure on the fells – from ice hiking to skiing!