Each chapter lays out a considered selection of alluring local places to eat and sleep, as well as suggested itineraries and inspiration for exploration. Activities for those that are looking for some back-to-nature adventures include everything from hiking and cycling routes to wild swimming spots and more.

There's a wide range of activities for all seasons, so if you want to get cosy in a quiet corner, wander around a bustling market town or find a scenic picnic spot, there's plenty here.

You'll also discover:

• scenic road trip routes
• local picnic shops
• a rainy-day guide
• great pub walks
• local book shops

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District has a lot to offer - misty peaks and glassy waters, plunging valleys, ancient paths
and wide-open skies; bustling pubs, snoozy villages and market towns in the shadows of mountains, and, of course, lakes... It certainly has a lot going for it and now, more than ever, this beautiful region is one to celebrate.

Off the Beaten Track: The Lake District is part of a series of books designed to celebrate the UK's greenest places and their most beautiful places to stay, eat and play.