I'd recommend a guidebook, a map, a waterproof, stout footwear and talking to the locals.
By it's very nature, Lakeland is one of England's lungs - a place to wander, explore and sometimes discover yourself. It's a place to retreat to and BREATHE, not to congregate and queue up for the best Kodak moment ...
By all means let's share favourite pubs, restaurants, festivals and the like but do you really want to find someone else in your favourite spot overlooking Brotherswater - knowing that you invited them? Take the slow road!
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