Rough Guide Staycations Lake District: Travel Guide with eBook

This inspirational and informative pocket guide shines a spotlight on the best of holidaying at home in the UK's stunning Lake District, with clearly laid-out walking and driving itineraries. Packed full of insider information and stunning images, it takes you from must-see attractions like Derwent Water, Lake Windermere and Tarn Hows to hidden gems including Wordsworth's home at Dove Cottage, the ancient stone circle at Castlerigg, and historic steamer rides on Ullswater. The easy-to-follow, ready-made routes will save you time, help you plan, and enhance your staycation experience.

This fully updated post-COVID-19 guide covers everything from Kendal to Windermere, Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass, Coniston and Hawkshead, Keswick to Grasmere, Borrowdale and Buttermere, around Skiddaw, and the Western and Southwest Lakes. It features over 8 detailed walking tour itineraries, carefully curated highlights of unmissable sights, and rainy day recommendations like the Cumberland Pencil Museum in Keswick. You'll find practical information for every kind of trip, whether you're discovering local history, getting out in nature in Langdale Valley, or finding family-friendly activities in Keswick.

Inside you'll discover insider tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots for walking, boating, climbing or fell running. The guide includes meticulous full-colour mapping with clearly numbered sights, practical travel information covering transport and opening hours, detailed food and drink highlights, and fascinating cultural insights into the region's rich history. A free eBook is included with every purchase, allowing you to access all content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.