How to Fly with Hiking Gear And Never Check a Bag
We live in a time of cramped airline seats, unyielding carry-on restrictions, and crowded overhead bins. If you’re flying to Lakeland to hike, it can…
A hiker's paradise
Gifts for People Who Love the Lake District
We’re only a few weeks from The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (TM). Which means the next few weeks before Christmas, Hanukkah, and the…
Overview of the Lake District for Newbies
If this is your first visit to Lakeland, this short orientation guide is for you! First, congratulations on choosing this stunning location for your holiday….
Getting to and Around the Lake District
The Lake District itself is relatively small and easy to get around, whether by car, bus, bike, or foot. Getting to the Lake District, however,…
Best Beginner Hikes in the Lake District
If you are new to hiking the fells (hills and mountains) of the Lake District, you may be wondering where to begin. There are literally hundreds…
Maps for the Lake District
Google Maps, while very helpful in most things, doesn’t always lead you truly in the Lake District. Plus, if you’re going to be walking, you’ll…
Lakeland Weather
Photo credit: Ben Carmichael Photography Lakeland weather is highly variable; you can have rain, fog, hail, and sun all in one day. That said, this…
The Gear You Need for Your Lake District Hike
Photo credit: Ben Carmichael Photography Lakeland is wet. Much of the land is peat-based and holds water like a sponge; the felltops are riddled with…