Welcome to summer 2026 in the Lake District! Always the most popular time in the Lakes with what should be better weather and will at least be more daylight. Can’t always guarantee the weather any time of year but so far this summer has been relatively good with plenty of sunshine, warmth and great days […]
Spring has sprung in the Lake District! A wonderful time of year in the National Park as the days get lighter and warmer with new life emerging from cute lambs in the fields to blooming colourful vegetation. It’s also a great time to explore the Lakes before the summer crowds arrive and with many seasonal […]
It’s winter in the Lake District! A season that can be challenging with cold or wet weather but also beautiful when the winter sun does come out and highlights crystal clear lakes and snow capped mountains. The driving can be excellent with quieter roads and easier parking, although it can also be treacherous in more […]
Autumn is always a fabulous time to explore the Lake District. Outside of the school holidays, the area is much less crowded so its easier to get around and the scenery provides a magnificent bonus with the autumn colours. If you’re lucky you might enjoy a bit of warmish sunshine and there’s plenty of opportunities […]
It’s summer 2025! Always the most popular season in the Lake District and plenty to enjoy if the weather is fine. The scenery is fabulous as ever with sparkling lakes and rivers looking tempting on a warm day. A picnic and paddle are a great way to spend a couple of hours in a scenic […]
If you’re looking to explore the Lake District this spring then a Lake District drive is the perfect way to discover the best of the area with your own group and at your own pace. The 16 drives are designed to take in the very best scenery and attractions that the area has to offer. […]
It’s definitely still winter here in the Lake District but the signs of spring are already appearing with snowdrops and lighter evenings. Won’t be long till the joyful lambs and daffodils appear and spring is officially launched. There are many benefits to a Lake District drive in winter, mainly that there’s much less traffic so […]
As the nights draw in and the big coat comes out, it must be autumn in the Lake District! It’s a wonderful time of year to explore the area as the crowds gradually disperse and it’s easier to drive around and park. The weather can go either way, although it can also do that in […]
Welcome to Lake District summer 2024! High season is upon us, although the weather is still very mixed. Summer can be a wonderful time of year in the Lake District, especially when the sun does shine, highlighting the beautiful scenery and encouraging you to take a paddle in one of the many lakes, tarns or […]
So far spring 2024 is a slow burner. The weather has not been great meaning the early Easter was a bit of a damp squib. However, you can’t stand in the way of nature and we have been treated to some wonderful displays of spring flowers, including daffodils which seem to get more prolific along […]
It’s quiet season in the Lake District but that doesn’t mean it’s any less attractive to visit. Yes, the weather can occasionally be a bit treacherous, to be fair it can be at any time of year! But if you are lucky enough to see some winter sun the conditions are often superb with snow […]
It’s always a bit sad to see the end of the summer in the Lake District but every season has its own attractions and autumn is no exception. It is a great time to visit and enjoy the colourful spectacle as the trees turn all sorts of magical colours against a backdrop of clear blue […]
It’s summer 2023! The main holiday season is upon us once again. Always a popular time in the Lake District with visitors from all over the planet enjoying this beautiful area. The weather gave us a great start to the summer with hardly any rain for over 5 weeks from mid May to mid June. […]
Following on from my previous blog in March 2022, which described my first audio Lake District drive, I am pleased to announce that two more audio drives are now available via this website and the VoiceMap app. I just wanted to share a bit about these new audio drives and my experiences in creating them. […]
The days are getting longer and warmer, the lambs are leaping, the daffodils and bluebells are blooming, it must be spring 2023! It’s great to start a new holiday season without the immediate threat of Covid for once, many services and attractions are open as normal, although staff shortages can still affect some. Outdoors is […]
Welcome to winter 2022/23! So far not very wintry but there’s still time for a big freeze. There’s plenty who would say winter is the best time of year in the Lakes. Snow covered mountains look magnificent in the sunshine and providing the roads are still clear it is well worth doing a Lake District […]
The 16 drives on my website cover many of the finest parts of the Lake District but one part I didn’t manage to incorporate was the beautiful Newlands valley which is the most direct driving route between Keswick and Buttermere. This minor road, also known as Newlands Pass, must be one of the most scenic […]
Wouldn’t it be great if you could travel around the Lake District with your very own tour guide telling you about every attraction and landmark along the way and every turn you need to take. Well now you can do exactly that with brand new Audio Drives! In partnership with Voicemap, the drives are voice […]
Lake District Drives are open! Well sort of. After too many weeks being completely closed to visitors the Lake District is slowly beginning to open up again. Of course there is a long way to go until we get anywhere near ‘normal’ and many attractions and businesses remain closed for a few more weeks at […]
Welcome to my brand new website for Lake District Drives. This has recently been produced with tremendous support from my new friends at Mintcake Digital in Kendal. The original website was established in 2012, basically as a hobby. Having spent many years exploring the Lake District and Cumbria, I realised there were no decent guides […]