Some sites with Lake District connections |
Official Sites |
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Cumbria Tourist Board | "Welcome to the grandeur of lakes and mountains which inspired the romantic poets..." |
Cumbria County Council | Information about a range of services and activities in Cumbria for local people, visitors and business, including access to detailed local travel information. |
Cumbria Online: weather | |
The Met Office (home) | Weather forecasts -- very important in the Lakes, both for comfort and safety! |
The Met Office (local) | Direct to the north of England 2-day forecast |
Visit Britain | Official home of the British Tourist Authority |
Lakes Photo Sites |
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Lakeland Photoscapes | Landscape photographs of the English Lake District for sale, framed or unframed. |
Lake District Walks | John Dawson's excellent site containing detailed descriptions of over 40 walks, plus a wealth of support information and photos. |
Lakeland Walker | Routes and photos: climbing the 214 fells described by Alfred Wainwright |
Tony Richards | Views from around the southern Lakes area, updated every day. |
Virtual Lakes | Lake District photos, web cam, walks, tours and CD ROM |
Other Sites |
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Blackpool Hotels | |
Burlington Slate | |
Cyclists Touring Club | CTC: the UK's national cyclists organisation |
Honister Slate Mine | |
Intermezzo String Quartet | An experienced professional string quartet working in and around the Lake District, providing background music for weddings, functions, parties and corporate events in Cumbria, North Lancashire and the surrounding area. |
Kirkstone Quarries | |
Lakeland Walks | Walks, photos, cottages and camp site listings, uploaded (free) by registered users. |
Sustrans | The civil engineering charity which designs and builds routes for cyclists, walkers and people with disabilities. |
Woods Under Threat | Run by the Woodland Trust, shows details of the UK's ancient woodlands, including nearly 300 under threat of destruction by development, etc. |
YHA | Youth Hostels Association. All the hostels in England and Wales, some can be booked online or by email. |
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