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Whilst the weather is clearly the warmest and driest in the summer, this is also the time that England’s most visited national park can seriously fill up with tourists.

Consider heading to the Lakes in the shoulder seasons, from April through to May or September and October, when the weather can still be great (if a little unpredictable).

In the winter, the weather can get pretty cold and wild, and the hills can become tougher to navigate, but if you’re prepared to brave it then a pint in a nice warm pub is the perfect reward.