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Visiting

View of Buttermere copyright Andrea Hills

Beginners guide

People wearing flipflops on a Lake District jetty copyright Charlie Hedley

Places to go

Rowing on Grasmere copyright Dave Willis

Days out

One of Britain's breathing spaces

You can walk, cycle and splash about in the beautiful Lake District to your heart’s content. With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way and 12 of the largest lakes in England, there's something for everyone!

Want even more visitor information?

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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.

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