Secret Lake District

The Lake District has a long and exciting history dating back millennia. From the prehistoric settlements and Roman forts to the Medieval towns and villages scattered throughout its famous valleys and around its lakes, it has always been a place of interest and fascination. Nowadays, the Lake District is most famous as a tourist destination with millions of visitors arriving every year. Secret Lake District goes behind the façades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known parts of the area's long and illustrious past. Join author Billy Howorth on a journey through the hidden secrets of this most beautiful of places . You may think you know the Lake District, but take another look around and you will find more than you could possibly imagine.