The Lakes Planner is a free Lake District guide and day planner. We cover the National Park town by town — twelve hubs from Ambleside and Windermere to Keswick, Wasdale and Penrith — and pair each guide with a free interactive planner that builds a timed itinerary around your group, your budget, the transport you've got and the weather on the day.
The idea is simple. The Lake District is one of the most rewarding places in Britain to visit and one of the easiest to get wrong — the wrong valley on a wet day, a car park that fills by nine, a famous spot that's better skipped for the quiet one next door. We try to give you the local knowledge that turns a good day into a great one.
Town-by-town hubs
Twelve detailed guides — things to do, walks, parking, rainy-day plans and where to eat — for the towns and villages that make the best bases in the Lakes.
The free planner
Tell the planner your budget, transport and the weather, and it builds a timed day out — no sign-up, no charge. Open the planner.
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Independent guidance
Our recommendations are editorial. Listings are chosen on merit — we don't sell top spots, and where we feature a local business we say so clearly.
Who's behind it
The Lakes Planner is built and maintained by Cascade Digital. We're always glad to hear from readers, local businesses and accommodation owners — corrections, suggestions and additions all help keep the guides accurate.
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