r/LakeDistrict

So I've got some days off work and want to do scaffel pike and helvellyn before the weather gets wet and wild.

I can get to windermere by train, but I'm trying to figure out where I could stay, in order to access routes for both summits.

No car, so I'm either hiking too and thro, or bussing? Any advice?

Hey!

Does anyone have any dinner recommendations for around the lakes, open to travel anywhere within Lake District

Any cuisine but looking for a slightly fancier/nicer looking restaurant

Thanks in advance!

Hello there! My parents (early 50s) and I will be traveling to LD in September. We will be arriving to Keswick by train and bus.

We do have a full day and half before we leave for Edinburgh (by bus and train again via Penrith) so I was wondering if it’s even feasible to do this trip entirely via bus.

I have studied the stagecoach map a fair bit and we are interested in mainly 2 things.

1. Visiting Buttermere and Honister Pass (either via 78 or 77 bus)

2. Taking the trip down south to Grasmere, Ambleside, Windermere (maybe via 599 but wouldn’t mind the 555 since I do have to take it to get down south till at least Grasmere)

I’m not sure if this is too rushed of an itinerary? We are mostly very much interested in scenic views, nature without having to hike/walk too much (for my parents)

Any sorta insight would be of great help, thanks!

A new 120 long distance walking route has been created for 2026. It crosses 3 National Parks and runs from Alston, England's highest town, to the Abbey in Barrow-in-Furness.

It takes in the moors of the pennines, crosses the Eden Valley, crosses the Howgills, runs along Windermere and takes in the coastline of the Morcambe Bay.

The trail officially launches in September.

Hi all, was wondering if you could help with some suggestions of good places to eat and drink around the Lakes, as my girlfriend and I have planned a trip in a week's time. We're not massive foodies and like good value food (still nice). Nice iced coffees and cakes are a pull for us!

Where would you recommend?

Hi Everyone,

My friends and I are planning a trip to the Lake District for hiking in October first week. We plan to land in Manchester, stay there for a night and then go to the Lake District for 5 days and 4 nights. We are planning to book a BnB in Ambleside or Keswick (as I read that these two would be the best bases). Could you please suggest some good hikes which aren't too difficult. All of us are in our 30s and are not couch potatoes. We can walk for long but don't have much experience with proper climbing. I am a little scared of uneven surfaces as my weight distribution while walking is not good (basically I am not light on my feet). We plan to do these:

Day 1: The best 'first hike' Catbells. Derwentwater lake.

Day 2: Haystacks is 8kms plus Buttermere circular walk. Honister Pass.

Day 3: Loughrigg Fell, Tarn Hows hike and if possible the Grasmere Lake loop

Day 4: Rothay Circuit

There is also another famous hike Helvellyn which we would want to do. I've read It is a bit tough but if we ascend via Browncove Crags and descend the same way or via the bridleway it should be fine. This is something I am skeptical about.

Please let me know if this would be enough and possible to do.

Thank you in advance.

Hi all, staying in Elterwater with the family and really want some nice pub food today for either lunch or dinner but my kids are pretty young (restless etc) Is there place we can go and sit outside maybe with a climbing frame or big garden they can play in. Happy to drive for good recommendations. Bonus if the food is better than edible. Thanks Dan