UKLakeDistrictTerms of Use
These terms apply to everyone who uses uklakedistrict.com ("the site", "we", "us"). By using the site you agree to them. If you don't agree, please don't use the site. They sit alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle data and cookies.
Walking is at your own risk
Hill walking is an activity with real risks. Weather in the Lake District changes quickly, paths can be steep, wet, loose or exposed, and phone signal is unreliable in many valleys. Our guides are general information to help you plan, not instructions to follow without judgement.
- You are responsible for deciding whether a walk suits you, your group and the conditions on the day, and for turning back when it doesn't.
- Always carry a paper map and compass and know how to use them, check a mountain forecast, take suitable clothing, food and water, and tell someone your plans. Our safety guide explains the essentials.
- In an emergency, call 999, ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue.
To the fullest extent the law allows, we accept no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from use of the site or its route information. Nothing in these terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law, such as liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence.
Route information, maps and GPX files
We work hard to keep guides accurate, and each one shows when it was last updated. But paths, access, parking, facilities, bus routes and fees change, and on-the-ground conditions can differ from what we describe. Distances, ascent and times are approximate.
- GPX files are provided free for personal, non-commercial use as a planning aid. They are not a substitute for a map and good navigation, and a line on a screen is not proof that a path exists or is safe to use today.
- Map tiles on route maps come from Ordnance Survey via the OS Maps API (© Crown copyright and database rights) or from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), as credited on each map.
- Elevation profiles use EU-DEM data (Copernicus) via Open Topo Data, and summit heights may be smoothed. Weather forecasts are supplied by yr.no and are shown as received.
- Access to land is governed by the law and by landowners' local rules. Follow signs, keep to rights of way and access land, close gates and keep dogs under control.
If you spot something that's out of date or wrong, please tell us so we can fix it.
Copyright and re-use
The text, photographs, route descriptions and design of this site are our copyright unless stated otherwise. You're welcome to:
- read, print and save guides for your own personal use, including our printable route cards;
- link to any page;
- quote a short extract with a clear credit and a link back to the page.
Please don't republish whole guides or photos, copy our GPX files into another service or product for distribution, or use the content commercially without our written permission. Third-party material (such as map tiles, embedded videos and forecasts) belongs to its owners and is used under their terms.
Links, embedded content and advertising
The site links to other websites, such as transport operators, the National Trust, Mountain Rescue and our sister site furnessway.co.uk. We aren't responsible for the content or availability of other sites. Some pages embed videos from YouTube, which are subject to YouTube's own terms.
The site may show advertising, including ads served by Google AdSense. An advert is not an endorsement of the product or business. If we ever publish a sponsored listing, it will be clearly labelled as sponsored. See the Privacy Policy for how advertising cookies and your consent choices work.
Acceptable use
Please don't try to disrupt the site, scrape it at a volume that affects other visitors, or use it for anything unlawful. Automated access by search engines and AI answer services is welcome within the limits set in our robots.txt.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when they last changed, and the version published here is the one that applies.
Law and contact
These terms are governed by the law of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales have jurisdiction over any dispute. Questions about these terms are welcome through our contact page.