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In Cumbria and the Lake District you have dozens of potential options.

13 Cumbria and Lake District spots among the most outstanding 150 UK campsites

WMRT helping the walkers

WMRT helping the walkers

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Rescuers help 'cold and exhuasted' walkers after 'numerous' falls

The best and worst GPs in Cumbria have been revealed

The best and worst GPs in Cumbria have been revealed

48 best and worst GPs in Cumbria according to patients - where does yours rank?

Skies above Kendal

Skies above Kendal

Will the Northern Lights be visible in Cumbria tonight? What the Met Office say

In the 1930s, 169 pools and lidos were built across the country

In the 1930s, 169 pools and lidos were built across the country

Cumbria's towering swimming pool among the best 'and tallest' in the country

Kirkstone Pass was recently named one of the most dangerous roads in the UK.

Kirkstone Pass was recently named one of the most dangerous roads in the UK.

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Ancient Lake District spot among most beautiful places in the world

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The 'quiet' Lake District lake that's an 'inspiring treasure' for paddleboarders

Heron Place offers the chance to switch off and enjoy nature – from both inside property and outside.

Heron Place offers the chance to switch off and enjoy nature – from both inside property and outside.

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See the Lake District 'waterfall cottage' that belongs in the Lord of the Rings

Kids still need enrichment and excitement in their summer holidays.

Kids still need enrichment and excitement in their summer holidays.

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The 10 best free kids activities in the Lake District for the summer holidays

The Times chose this lovely seaside spot for several reasons

The Times chose this lovely seaside spot for several reasons

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'Magnificent' Cumbrian village is one of the best places to live by the sea

The rubbish which was left dumped on the shores of Buttermere

The rubbish which was left dumped on the shores of Buttermere

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Wild campers leave camping gear on lake shore which costs £1,000 to clean up

The classic car show at Dalemain featured in the documentary

The classic car show at Dalemain featured in the documentary

People 'really enjoy' new TV show following life in Cumbria and the Lake District

The Lake District is the apple of everyone's eye apparently

The Lake District is the apple of everyone's eye apparently

Brits choose the Lake District as the attraction they are most proud of

Deciding the best place to go for this can be difficult

Deciding the best place to go for this can be difficult

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Where are the top restaurants in Cumbria? Top 10 revealed in new study

Electricity North West

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50 properties without power in Lakes village after 'unexpected incident' with cable

Dogs are also welcome inside in all foyers and toilets

Dogs are also welcome inside in all foyers and toilets

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Tebay Westmorland revealed to be the best British service station for dogs

Several celebrities have published love letters to Cumbria and the Lake District

Several celebrities have published love letters to Cumbria and the Lake District

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World-famous celebrities who have 'fallen in love' with Cumbria over the years

Tourists spent more than £1 billion on food and drink in Cumbria in 2023

Tourists spent more than £1 billion on food and drink in Cumbria in 2023

Is Cumbria the new hot-spot for foodies?

Lake District views near Hawkshead improved after £300k project

Summer yoga sessions to debut at historic Lake District property

Summer yoga sessions to debut at historic Lake District property

Summer yoga sessions to debut at historic Lake District property

WMRT at the Brown Tongue callout

WMRT at the Brown Tongue callout

Mountain rescuers called out to walker who hurt his ankle

Top picnic spots in Cumbria as weather warms up

Top picnic spots in Cumbria as weather warms up

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Top picnic spots in Cumbria as weather warms up

The Lake District has a plethora of famous routes that take you over the hills and through the villages.

The Lake District has a plethora of famous routes that take you over the hills and through the villages.

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Lake District pass 'a must for petrol-heads' ranked among UK's best drives

Coastguards were called out to the kayaking trio at Windermere

Coastguards were called out to the kayaking trio at Windermere

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Emergency services called out to kayaking trio in water

Legend has it, Bowness-on-Windermere is home to a tiny little creature called Tizzie-Whizie

Legend has it, Bowness-on-Windermere is home to a tiny little creature called Tizzie-Whizie

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The Lake District's mysterious Tizzie-Whizie that was born to fleece tourists

Marta Pawlik and Niall Mellonie were also nominated in the 2023 Cumbria Tourism Awards

Marta Pawlik and Niall Mellonie were also nominated in the 2023 Cumbria Tourism Awards

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Lake District holiday company founders gain award nomination

Gary Neville and Keir Starmer in the Langdale Valley

Gary Neville and Keir Starmer in the Langdale Valley

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Keir Starmer films party election broadcast with Gary Neville in the Lakes

Lake District country house with 'impressive grandeur' among best in the UK

The hotel as sun set on Grasmere

The hotel as sun set on Grasmere

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The lap of luxury at the stunning Lakes hotel with incredible views, staff and food

Rescuers during the call out

Rescuers during the call out

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Teams called to pair who became 'stuck' after mis-navigating England's highest peak

Buttermere, Cumbria

Buttermere, Cumbria

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Nature Photography Day - Some of the best spots for snaps across Cumbria

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Taylor Swift's love for the Lake District embraced as Swiftie mania sweeps UK

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Taylor Swift on Lake District and how Windermere is 'the perfect place to cry'

The Guardian looked at 'the best new camping and glampsites around the UK'

The Guardian looked at 'the best new camping and glampsites around the UK'

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See the 'cosy glamping pods' in the Lake District perfect to book this summer

“The UK has so much to offer from rolling hills, to bustling forests, to picturesque beaches, to ancient castles and cities.

“The UK has so much to offer from rolling hills, to bustling forests, to picturesque beaches, to ancient castles and cities.

The North West’s top holiday destinations revealed - how did Cumbria fare?

There is so much to do in the Lake District over the next few months

There is so much to do in the Lake District over the next few months

From Wordsworth to Skiddaw - 10 once in a lifetime Lake District holidays

Borrowdale, in the Lake District, where England's largest temperate rainforest is set to become a protected nature reserve.

Borrowdale, in the Lake District, where England's largest temperate rainforest is set to become a protected nature reserve.

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Cumbrian rainforest set to become a protected nature reserve

With holiday lets on the rise, there has been an equal amount of friction between locals and tourists.

With holiday lets on the rise, there has been an equal amount of friction between locals and tourists.

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Two 'unspoilt' Cumbrian spots among top 30 villages free from over-tourism

There is no better time to be wandering the county’s paths and enjoying nature in the sun

There is no better time to be wandering the county’s paths and enjoying nature in the sun

5 of the best spring walks in the Lake District accessible by bus

Cumbria is one of the best places in the UK to own a holiday let, according to a new report.

Cumbria is one of the best places in the UK to own a holiday let, according to a new report.

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Cumbria 2nd most profitable place in UK for holiday home letting

Bardsea village is a five-minute drive from Ulverston

Bardsea village is a five-minute drive from Ulverston

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Cumbrian village among the 'coolest, prettiest and quirkiest' UK towns

A sketch of the proposed boathouse credit JMP Architects

A sketch of the proposed boathouse credit JMP Architects

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Four star Bowness hotel can build lake boathouse as Lake District planners overruled

Northern lights on Scafell Pike

Northern lights on Scafell Pike

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Man takes ill on Scafell Pike after attempting to photograph northern lights

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Tourist deems Lake District cave 'woefully underwhelming' for being 'a cave'

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The 'showstopping' cycle route in Cumbria that promises 'dramatic' landscapes

Helen Skelton has been spotted at the popular hotel

Helen Skelton has been spotted at the popular hotel

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Cumbrian TV personality and Strictly star spotted at popular Lake District spa hotel

A look at some of the famous faces who have stayed at the hotel

A look at some of the famous faces who have stayed at the hotel

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The Lake District hotel which has become a popular choice for many famous faces

Helen Skelton has been spotted at the popular hotel

Helen Skelton has been spotted at the popular hotel

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Cumbrian TV personality and Strictly star spotted at popular Lake District spa hotel

It’s close to the popular Lake District spots of Lake Windermere and Bowness

It’s close to the popular Lake District spots of Lake Windermere and Bowness

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'Impressive' Lake District hotel named among the 34 best hotels in the UK

Bernardo Silva with staff at Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa

Bernardo Silva with staff at Lodore Falls Hotel and Spa

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'Legendary' City footballer spotted enjoying break at popular Lake District hotel

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'Mystical' Lake District caves among 'top 15 most beautiful places in the UK'

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HIDDEN GEMS: The best places to visit in Cumbria that you may not have heard of

The Lake District has 16 big bodies of water dotted around

The Lake District has 16 big bodies of water dotted around

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'Majestic' Ullswater Way deemed one of the 'greatest circular walks in the UK'

The Lake District finished second overall in the study

The Lake District finished second overall in the study

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Lake District no longer the best place in UK for a road trip - see where beat it

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