Holidays in the Lake District will be one of the most popular options for Brits this year, it has been revealed.
A survey by Garmin showed the area will be the second most-visited destination for holidaymakers this summer.
The satellite navigation company identified London as the top spot, but holiday cottages in the Lake District could be in demand as 11 per cent of the population will be heading there.
Combining walking in the countryside with sightseeing is preferred by 40 per cent of people and visits to Lake Windermere, Ullswater Lake and the National Park are planned as a result.
Explaining the trend to take holidays in the UK, Garmin’s Anthony Chmarny said: "The nation is tightening its belt and it looks like the days are gone when we can afford to travel abroad at the drop of a hat."
Meanwhile, Sainsbury’s research has shown that two-thirds of British holidaymakers intend to remain in the UK this summer.
Cool, the Lake District is a very lovely place, I can see why!