Quirky things to do include a distillery tour, slate mine and pencil museum – but honestly nothing beats a lake cruise for complete relaxation. For further Lake District inspiration, see our ...

A 912-square-mile area of fells, lakes and market towns, the Lake District is one of the UK ... This walk begins in the centre of Coniston, a picturesque former mining village that sits on ...

"It’s also handy for its proximity to Coniston Water, the lake where British daredevil Donald ... and their staff 'who work very hard and do their best' for the success of the village pub.