Mobile App

See More Lake District: Explore what's on your doorstep

new mobile app for iPhone & Android

The best way to discover The Lake District’s true character; the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside, is to get out there and explore!  Try out a car-free day and discover another side to this special place with See More Lake District.

Check out the 21 itinerary ideas for great days out in South & Central Lake District:

• GPS location to tell you where you are and what’s near you
• Travel information to see and enjoy more, nobody has to drive!
• Local information to discover the best that The Lake District has to offer
• Scenic views, traditional heritage, nature & wildlife, food & drink in the palm of your hand!
• Enjoy all this without any annoying adverts!

Make the most of your trip, explore car-free and every time you do you will discover something new.

 

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App Update: Thanks to everyone who's commented on this first version of our mobile app - we're taking your comments on board and already developing an update to include more detailed mapping, we'll keep you posted on progress!

 

Businesses - want to offer your customers something a bit different? download our app promotion kit here and spread the word!

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Useful Links

For further information on how to spend your time Car Free follow the links below, which will provide you with ideas and itineraries to get out and about, and enjoy the delights of the Lake District.

 

Miles without Stiles

Walks suitable for all – wheelchair users, families with pushchairs, dog walkers with less active dogs and the visually impaired.

 

Walking Britain

Details of walks for all different abilities with a strong focus on the National Parks.

 

The Walking Englishman

A wide variety of walks provided by a man who has done them!

 

Happy Hiker

A selection of walks with different levels of difficulty.

 

Wainwright Walks

This site directs you to several others which provide details on Wainwright routes.

 

Go Lakes – walking and cycling routes

This site has a wide variety of walking and cycling routes; and also a search tool and interactive map to allow you to find suitable and interesting routes.   

 

Great Walking and Cycling Made Easy

Easy walks and cycle rides for the family

 

GPS Routes

Routes covering the UK's National Cycle Network and National Trails. 

 

Every Trail

A community that allows users to create and share walking and cycling routes from across the globe.

 

Lake District for the Dogs

A site dedicated to routes suitable for you and your dog. You can also upload your own routes to share.

 

Electric Bikes Network

Brings the opportunity of cycling to everyone to explore the Lake District.

 

LangdAle: The Valley Pub Crawl

A mobile App to guide you around traditional Lakeland pubs in the Langdale Valley.

 

Go Lakes – Itineraries without your Car

Provides a selection of itineraries for days trip in the Lakes without the hassle of your using your car, just jump on a bus or a ferry for example.

 

 

 

Drive Less See More: Explore

We are continuing working with businesses to provide sustainable travel information to visitors through the Go Lakes Travel Programme, this is an exciting opportunity to further develop the work that Fresh Air is Free started. We will be continuing in this vane under a new campaign called Drive Less See More. This Programme is focusing on the South and Central Lake District between 2011 and 2015 it aims to generate a step-change in how visitors travel to and around the area, enabling them to make greater use of sustainable modes of travel. You can learn more about the Go Lakes Travel Programme here.

We want to show your guests all the amazing things there are to do right on their doorstep. This way they can free themselves from parking charges and traffic jams. Absorb some local culture. Take some time and explore the Lake District in a new way... Download our FREE 'Inspiring Itineraries' 

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Drive Less See More Visitor Attractions Pilot: 21st September 2012

 A pilot project is getting under way to see what role visitor attractions can play in encouraging sustainable tourism. We are pleased to be working with Lakes Aquarium, Dove Cottage, Brockhole and Hill Top on developing information to encourage their visitors to explore the rest of the vicinity, thereby reducing their travel and potentially benefitting other businesses in the area.

Are there any walks, local pubs, restaurants or other hidden gems in these areas that you think should be included? Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your suggestions or post on our Facebook page. 

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Green travel to National Trust experiences: 2nd August 2012

We have recently been working with the National Trust to provide greener travel options for 71 fantastic National Trust experiences that will allow you to discover the true character of the Lake District without using your car.

Best of all, these unique and exciting experiences celebrate the many things to do and see in the Lakes that free!

Check out some of these brilliant ideas on the National Trust Lakes Outdoors website

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Sustainable Travel in Your Business - event resources: 7th July 2012

For those of you who couldn't join us at Brockhole on 4th July here's a chance to catch up on the latest from Go Lakes Travel, you can view the presentations from Claire Mclaine (Programme Manager), Gemma Procter (Go Lakes Travel Marketing) and Nevil Jeffrey (English Lakes Hotesl) on our YouTube channel.

You can also download the PowerPoint Presentations below for further information:

 Go Lakes Travel Update from Programme Manager, Claire Mclaine 

 Introducing the Drive Less See More Campaign, Gemma Procter, Sustainable Travel Marketing Executive, Cumbria Tourism 

 Sustainable Travel in Our Business, Nevil Jeffery, English Lakes Hotels 

 Feedback from group discussions around 'How to promote sustainable travel '

 

Fresh Air is Free 2012 Grasmere

  click here to download pdf