whatever the weather...

It's a popular misconception that it always rains in the Lake District.  Of course, it does rain sometimes, if it didn't we wouldn't have such lush green countryside and beautiful lakes.  The weather has a magical effect on the Lake District, transforming it into a winter wonderland, bathing it in sunlight and shadows, making it look more dramatic.  So don't let the thought of rain stop you from visiting, you never know what you might be missing.

Spring in CUmbria and the Lake District
Spring

Be here for the fresh beauty of a pure Spring day - for whites, greens and pale yellows as Spring warms up to Summer.  See the lakes emerge from its winter cocoon with carpets of snowdrops, primroses and native cumbrian daffodils. Don't be put off by that odd shower - there are plenty of enticing indoor attractions or why not pack your mac to experience the joy of seeing the Lake District at its greenest?

 
Summer in Cumbria and the Lake District
Summer

Be here for long, warm summer days - for lakeside rambles and fell top strolls.  Take all day, if you like, to view the full splendour of lakes and mountains in their summer plumage.  The great outdoors lies at your feet so walk, scramble, glide, paddle, cruise, soar and swing from dawn to dusk.

 
Autumn in Cumbria and the Lake District
Autumn

Be here for an intense stage show of firey colour as thousands of trees make a spectacular finale to the summer.  Trundle through the leaves.  Feel the tang of cooler days and the warmth of newly-lit log fires.  Put on that extra layer and spy clear mountain tops above early mist, laze in the late autumn sunshine and linger on for amazing sunsets.

 
Winter in Cumbria and the Lake District
Winter

Be here for snow-capped mountains, clean pure air, sparking frosts and flickering firesides. Be the one to venture out for bracing walks and see for yourself the splendour of the shifting light and brooding cloud that makes our scenery very special. 

 

Five day forecast

Barrow In Furness

Forecast from Thu 3 Jul 2008

  • Thu 13-20°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Fri 11-18°C Sunny intervals
  • Sat 12-18°C Heavy Rain
  • Sun 13-17°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Mon 13-15°C Heavy rain shower (Day)

Carlisle

Forecast from Thu 3 Jul 2008

  • Thu 12-22°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Fri 10-18°C Sunny intervals
  • Sat 11-18°C Heavy Rain
  • Sun 13-17°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Mon 12-15°C Heavy rain shower (Day)

Kendal

Forecast from Thu 3 Jul 2008

  • Thu 11-21°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Fri 10-18°C Sunny intervals
  • Sat 11-18°C Heavy Rain
  • Sun 12-17°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Mon 11-16°C Heavy rain shower (Day)

Keswick

Forecast from Thu 3 Jul 2008

  • Thu 11-20°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Fri 10-18°C Sunny intervals
  • Sat 11-17°C Heavy Rain
  • Sun 12-17°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Mon 11-16°C Heavy rain shower (Day)

Workington

Forecast from Thu 3 Jul 2008

  • Thu 12-19°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Fri 10-16°C Sunny intervals
  • Sat 12-17°C Heavy Rain
  • Sun 13-18°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
  • Mon 13-15°C Heavy rain shower (Day)
 
 
 
 

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Looking out over Derwentwater from the Borrowdale Valley

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