54°27′N · 3°12′W — Cumbria

Born in the Lake District.Lake District.
Made for those who explore it.

From the first mile to the final descent, we keep your skin protected against wind, weather and the long days on the fells. Small-batch, thoughtfully made, and tested where it matters — out there.

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54°27′N · 3°12′W — Cumbria

Made for the people who explore it.

From the first mile to the final descent, Secrets of the Lakes protects your skin against wind, weather and long days on the fells. Small-batch, thoughtfully made, tested out there.

Scafell Pike 978m Helvellyn 950m Skiddaw 931m Great Gable 899m Blencathra 868m Haystacks 597m Catbells 451m

There's a reason the Lake District has drawn walkers, climbers and wanderers for centuries. We make skincare for everyone who answers that call — protective, hard-working formulas for hands, feet, lips and skin that take the full force of a day outdoors.

No fuss, no empty promises. Just well-made products that do their job, inspired by the landscape we live in.

The Collection

Four products. Each one earns its place in your pack.

01
Anti-Chafing Cream

FellGuard

Glide through the miles. A protective barrier where friction starts.

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02
Hand Moisturizer

NectarGlow

Rich, fast-absorbing comfort for hands that have been out in the elements.

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03
Foot & Heel Therapy

SoleSmooth

Softens, smooths and revives tired, hard-working feet.

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04
Lip Balm

BerryHerb

Nourishing protection for lips against wind, cold and sun.

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Why Secrets of the Lakes

Made the way we'd want our own kit made.

01

Made for the outdoors

Every product is designed around one question: will this hold up on a long day in the hills? If it won't, we don't make it.

02

Small-batch and considered

We make our products in small batches in the Lake District, so each one is handcrafted and receives proper attention from start to finish.

03

Honest formulas

We tell you what's in our products and what they actually do. No medical miracles — just dependable, everyday care.

4
Products, no filler
Our Story

Inspired by the fells, made for them.

Spend enough time in the Lake District and you learn what the landscape asks of you. Wet boots, windburn, sore feet after a long ridge walk, lips cracked by cold air at the summit. We started Secrets of the Lakes because the skincare we wanted — practical, protective, genuinely made for being outside — wasn't easy to find.

So we made our own. We develop and test every formula ourselves, refining each one until it earns its place. The result is a small, focused collection: not a shelf full of products you'll never use, but a handful you'll reach for every time you head out.

The "secrets" in our name are the small things that make a day in the hills better — the right cream in your pack, the balm in your pocket, the care that means you finish the walk as comfortably as you started it.

What We Stand For

Our values, in plain terms.

Rooted in the Lake District

Our home and our inspiration. The landscape shapes everything we make.

Genuinely tested

Every product is developed and tested before it reaches you. We don't sell what we haven't put through its paces.

Honest about what we do

We make cosmetic skincare, and we describe it as exactly that — no exaggerated or medical claims.

Small-batch by choice

Handmade in the UK. Smaller batches mean better care and fresher products.

Thoughtful Ingredients

The best of both worlds.

We don't follow trends — we choose the best ingredient for the job. That means the lovely things nature gives us: herbal extracts, nourishing oils, honey and skin-loving vitamins.

And it means proven cosmetic ingredients that make our products feel as good as they work — silky, fast-absorbing and never greasy. Every ingredient is there for a reason, and we're always happy to tell you what it does.

In Detail

The collection, up close.

01
FellGuard · Anti-Chafing Cream

Glide through the miles.

The fells don't care how far you're going — but your skin does. FellGuard forms a smooth, protective layer exactly where rubbing and friction tend to start, so you can stay focused on the walk, the ride or the climb instead of the discomfort.

Designed for long days on foot and in the saddle, it goes on easily, stays put, and helps reduce the friction that turns a great day out into an uncomfortable one.

  • Creates a protective, friction-reducing barrier on the skin
  • Made for hikers, fell-runners, cyclists and long-distance walkers
  • Non-greasy, quick-absorbing finish
  • Easy to apply before you set off and to reapply on the trail

Use — Apply to clean, dry skin before activity, focusing on areas prone to rubbing. Reapply as needed.

Size
50 ml
Price
£12.99
Ingredients (INCI) +

Aqua, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tapioca Starch, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Citric Acid.

02
NectarGlow · Hand Moisturizer

Comfort for hands that have earned it.

Gripping poles, cold air, rough rock, endless hand-washing — your hands take more than their share of the day. NectarGlow is a rich but fast-absorbing moisturiser that sinks in quickly and leaves hands feeling soft, comfortable and cared for, without any greasy residue on your kit.

A little goes a long way, so it lives happily in a jacket pocket or on the bedside table at the end of the day.

  • Rich, nourishing moisture that absorbs quickly
  • Non-greasy finish — won't leave hands slippery
  • Ideal after a day exposed to wind and weather
  • With honey and sea buckthorn oil

Use — Massage a small amount into clean hands as often as needed.

Size
50 ml
Price
£14.99
Ingredients (INCI) +

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Urea, Tapioca Starch, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Sodium Chloride, Mel, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Alpha Tocopherol, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Alcohol, Parfum.

03
SoleSmooth · Foot & Heel Therapy

Revive the feet that carried you there.

Miles of trail, stiff boots and hard ground take their toll — and it usually shows up in dry, rough heels. SoleSmooth is a rich foot treatment that softens and smooths hard-working feet, helping rough heels and soles feel comfortable and cared for again.

Work it in at the end of the day and let it do the quiet work while you rest up for tomorrow's route.

  • Softens and smooths rough, dry heels and soles
  • Rich, intensive treatment for hard-working feet
  • Perfect end-of-day recovery after long walks
  • Cooling menthol and softening lactic acid

Use — Massage generously into clean, dry feet, paying attention to heels and any rough areas. Best used in the evening.

Size
50 ml
Price
£12.99
Ingredients (INCI) +

Aqua, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Urea, Glycerine, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Dimethicone, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Fruit Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Lactic Acid, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Menthol, Alpha Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerine.

04
BerryHerb · Lip Balm

Protection that fits in your pocket.

Wind on an exposed ridge, cold mornings, bright sun off the water — lips feel it first. BerryHerb is a nourishing balm that conditions and protects, keeping lips soft and comfortable however the weather turns. With a subtle berry-and-herb character, it's the small thing that makes a long day out feel better.

Slim enough for any pocket, ready whenever you need it.

  • Nourishes and helps protect lips against wind, cold and dryness
  • Subtle, natural berry-and-herb character
  • Smooth, comfortable, non-waxy feel
  • Pocket-sized for the trail

Use — Apply to lips as often as needed, before and during time outdoors.

Size
15 ml
Price
£9.99
Secrets of the Lakes

Made for the fells. Inspired by the Lakes.

A small, focused collection — the right cream in your pack, the balm in your pocket, the care that means you finish the walk as comfortably as you started it.

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