Traveller's Guide to the South and Central Lakes

2 Foreword Towering mountains, expansive lakes and wide open hillsides, food festivals, museums and cycle trails – the Lake District is a fantastic year-round destination. This Traveller’s Guide to the South and Central Lakes will help you plan a memorable visit to this accessible region without having to use a car. Of course, there are many parts of the Lake District that are difficult to reach by any form of motorised transport (that’s part of the Lakes’ draw), but thankfully there are enough key transport hubs in the South and Central Lakes that make it perfectly possible to travel around in a more sustainable and enjoyable manner, by rail, bus, bike and boat. As this guide shows, with a little planning, Ambleside, Grasmere, Windermere, Coniston, Hawkshead and Fell Foot are all at your disposal. Travelling by public transport can often be the smarter way to travel. Look out for the many cost-saving incentives, including the Windermere Bus and Boat ticket, the Lakeland Explorer, the Lakes Day Ranger, the Cross Lakes Experience, as well as other discounts for groups and families. This guide is packed full of tips on where to stay, points of interest, where to find great local food, and itineraries that allow you to head off the beaten track and explore this glorious region in a more sustainable way. In doing so, you will help to keep the Lake District one of the most stunning places in the UK. I hope you enjoy the journey. Richard Hammond Founder and Chief Executive www.greentraveller.co.uk The Lake District