Walkers heading to the Lake District this month could pack up their waterproof footwear and head to Boot, for a great excuse to visit local pubs.

The Boot Beer Festival takes place between Thursday June 9th and Sunday June 12th, displaying a selection of over 90 beers from Cumbria and beyond.

There is a focus on local products, with regional brews such as the Cumberland Corby Ale, the Empire Black King as well as the Ennerdale Liquidator, as well as five varieties of cider.

Non-drinkers are also encouraged to join in the festivities and enjoy a selection of home-cooked pub meals before taking in the rest of the Eskdale valley.

Other attractions for visitors with outdoor footwear include the working watermill, which produces corn for the villagers, as well as the disused Iron ore quarries nearby.

Hikers looking for a taste of real ale to quench their thirst at the end of a long day in the hills can head to the Lake District to sample this annual festival.