Quote Originally Posted by Travs View Post

However, living in the Midlands, I'd have to pass by several alternative hill destinations with less pressure on them... Shropshire Hills, Lancashire Hills, Howgills, etc. So no I wouldn't travel to the Lakes in the current climate.
I would have thought the southern end of the peak district a fair option for you as well.

For me local options for a change would be Pendle or Winter Hill. 20-25 minutes away. I doubt I will, but they would be my first considerations rather going farther afield.
I'm not really running far enough yet for it to be worthwhile.