Tag: Where to stay in the Lake District

• Is Windermere Suffering from Overtourism?

  

  Windermere may be the jewel of the Lake District, but is it being loved to death? From crowded viewpoints at Orrest Head to noisy beaches and endless queues, overtourism is reshaping the landscape. Here’s a personal reflection on the pressures facing Windermere—and how visitors can travel more sustainably.

  Alison Little

  29.08.2025

  Business & Finance, Lifestyle, Politics, Feminism & History, Travel

  Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, Hag Wood, Lake District, Lake Windermere, Orrest Head, Overtourism, Responsible tourism, Sustainable travel, Tourism tax, Travel reflections, UNESCO World Heritage, Visitor economy, Where to stay in the Lake District