From its impressive literary connections to its iconic landscapes, this Cumbrian national park in northwest England has stunning scenery, world-class hiking trails, tranquil lakes for sailing and ...

The Lake District is facing pressure from millions of annual visits, raising fresh concerns among locals about the impact of tourism.

09:31, Mon, Jun 2, 2025 Updated: 09:36, Mon, Jun 2, 2025 Tourism at one of the UK's most popular beauty spots could be affected by rising bus fares, according to experts. Businesses at the Lake ...

Environmental charity Friends of the Lake District is calling for the future Cumbrian mayor to introduce a visitor levy or 'tourist tax'. Cumbrians will elect a mayor for the first time on May 6, 2027 ...

Dubbed the "adventure capital of the UK", the Lake District is an ideal destination for those seeking a more active holiday. But if you're visiting the 912-square mile national park for the first time ...

Locals are furious over plans to extend walking trails at a British beauty spot and fear it will increase tourism pressure. Plans have been proposed to create a 'traffic-free, Multi-User Trail' in the ...

Loyal visitors fear thrill-seeking activities like zip wires are attracting the wrong type of people to the area Helen began her career in radio journalism for the BBC (mainly Radio 4) before moving ...

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