With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride around the beautiful Lake District countryside to your heart's content. And of course you can also get on the water of our lakes and coastline.
You can walk freely over 55% of the National Park, thanks to Open Access and CROW.
Join the experts
Want to let a knowledgeable local lead the way? Or brush up your skills? Then search our events, ranging from guided walks to special interest days in navigation and mountain biking.
Countryside Code
Follow the Countryside Code to get the best enjoyment possible and protect the countryside now and for future generations.
- Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
- Leave gates and property as you find them
- Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home
- Keep dogs under close control
- Consider other people
Academy-award winning Aardman - the makers of Wallace and Gromit - are promoting the Countryside Code using Creature ComfortsTM characters and countryside sets of moorland, coast and farmland. To find out more, check out The Countryside Code website (opens in new window).
Want even more visitor information?
Visit Golakes (opens in new window), the official website of the tourist board for The Lake District and Cumbria. Browse and book accommodation and attractions online and see what's on in the area.
