Be Safe in Lake District
In general, the entire Lake District is a safe region and crime rates arent high here. However, just like any other popular tourist attraction, keep your wits about you, especially when taking money out of ATMs, and always travel in a metered taxi. In certain parts of the area, pickpockets might be active. Use your common sense with regards to where you store your valuable belongings: dont keep wallets in back pockets and strap your handbag tightly onto you. We recommend that you dont keep your valuables in a bum bag, which may act as a target.
Like in any other region of the United Kingdom, you can safely drink the tap water and disease epidemics are not a threat, although you should refrain from having unsafe sex.
Emergency services: 999
Safety
The Lake District is a safe area in terms of crime. Like when you visit anywhere else, you should always be extra attentive when visiting unknown localities. Some thieves are very skilled in observing inattentive tourists. Store your belongings at home or lock them away in your accommodation establishments deposit box.
You should never leave valuables behind in your vehicle and be extra cautious when you travel to crowded tourist hotspots. The best advice is to be attentive and aware of whats going on around you.
Police: 999
Health
Like any region in Great Britain, healthcare here is of an outstanding quality. Whether you need an emergency service, a specialist, hospital or day clinic, they are all represented in the Lake District. Should you need medical attention, the Cumbria Ambulance Service provides pre-hospital care for a resident population of 492,000, over an area of 6,824 square kilometres.
Cumbria Ambulance Service: +44 1228 596909
Travel insurance
However many precautions you take, theft or loss might be intrusions that you cannot avoid during your holiday in the Lake District. Arranging a comprehensive travel insurance plan when holidaying is pivotal, and for as little as 10 per person, you can cover most eventualities. Important things to cover should be loss, theft, accidents and delayed flights.