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Spring Time in Lakeland
Come and celebrate the joys of spring out and about in the Lakes.
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Overview
Spring sunshine shines on the Lake District, with daffodils and lambs, hikers on windswept hillsides, and glorious scenery combining to illustrate this picturesque and colourful time of year.
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