The Lake District National Park, in England’s north-west, has inspired countless poets, authors and artists, hillwalkers, nature lovers and day trippers. With its rugged peaks, green valleys, seemingl

Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

MAX MILES ON FOOT: 5 MIN TIME: 3 HOURS

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke finds it hard to relax on holiday when so much is going on back home in London…

PHOTOS, LETTERS, TWEETS, QUESTIONS – HAVE YOUR SAY

Nature needs time to adapt to changing conditions,