Lake District

Home of Beatrix Potter, fascinating history, dramatic landscapes and – of course – plenty of lakes. Cycle, walk or sail through the unforgettable Lake District and discover its many delights.

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Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park

Aira Force is a showcase for the power and beauty of nature; it’s a place to escape the ordinary.

Bridge over Aira Force waterfall, Ullswater, Lake District, Cumbria

Allan Bank and Grasmere

The loveliest spot that man hath ever found

The cream exterior of Allan Bank house on a sunny day

Sizergh

Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate

A courtyard with stone buildings on three sides. One side has crenellations and a solid square tower

Wray

Parkland and castle on the west shore of Windermere.

Fell Foot

Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views, Boathouse cafe, watersports hire and play area

Whitehaven Coast

There are hidden gems of history and wildlife along this post-industrial coastline

Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Spectacular and varied lakeland landscape around Derwent Water

A father and young son standing on stones along the shore of Derwent Water at Crow Park on a sunny day, with a view of the water and land beyond

Ennerdale

Home of the Wild Ennerdale project with 30 miles of traffic-free paths

A group of four people walking in a garden front of a traditional farmhouse

Planning your visit to the Lake District

Tools, tips and guidance to help you make the most out of your trip to the Lake District and help us look after it.

A family on the pebbly lakeshore of Crummock Water with three moored wooden rowing boats

Places you can visit in the Lake District without a car

Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in the Lake District that you can visit without a car - here's the info to help you plan a car-free day out.

Cyclist riding their bike on the road alongside Wastwater with mountain views in the background

Countryside car parks in the Lake District

Discover the National Trust's countryside car parks in the Lake District.

A man sitting on the back of his car in a car park to put his walking boots on to go for a walk in Borrowdale, Cumbria

Alongside our tenant farmers, the National Trust looks after 20% of the Lake District National Park, including England's deepest lake and highest mountain. We work to restore habitats for nature and to conserve the cultural heritage within a dozen historic buildings. Find out more about what the teams have been up to here.

Help us to protect and restore the Lake District

Every year, the National Trust spends £10 million on projects, maintenance and staffing to support farming, wildlife, and tourism across the Lake District National Park. As the effects of climate change bring with it more storms and extreme weather patterns, threatening wildlife and this iconic landscape, we need your help more than ever to continue this vital conservation work.

Walker looking down over a green valley with a stream and stone path

Farming in the Lake District

Learn about the traditional farming practices in the Lake District and how the National Trust works with farm tenants to restore vital habitats, protect wildlife and support quality local produce.

Herdwick sheep grazing in fields next to Tarn Hows on a summer's day

Riverlands projects

Rivers are life forces. They’ve helped sustain ecosystems, cultures and communities for millennia, their quiet power steadily shaping everything from landscapes to place names. Find out more about the work the National Trust is doing with local partners, tenant farmers and other landowners in the area to help restore the Lake District's rivers and improve the water quality in lakes and tarns.

A view of Watendlath Beck Borrowdale, Lake District

Windermere Gateway

The Windermere Gateway programme is a unique opportunity for the National Trust to make a difference in Windermere and support the Lake District National Park Local Plan ambitions.