News

Celebrity 'postcards from Brockhole' Personal postcards from top celebrities and sports stars are being exhibited at the Lake District National Park Visitor Centre later next month to celebrate the county’s progress after last year’s floods.
	Posted: 29 July 2010	Read More..

Ronnie and Reggie on a reproduction roll Proud parents Ronnie and Regina Cray - Reggie to her friends - are celebrating the arrival of their newborn babies, all 200 of them.
	Posted: 28 July 2010	Read More..

Taking it to the top - Bass Reflections A top challenge is on to find teams to scale every mountain over 2000 feet in the Bassenthwaite area as part of a four-day grand finale festival.
	Posted: 28 July 2010	Read More..

Tracking rail relics - Bass Reflections One of the Lake District’s best known and widely used low level routes is getting a boost thanks to new panels revealing a wealth of history and wildlife.
	Posted: 27 July 2010	Read More..

Waves of support for water work - Bass Reflections Waves of encouragement and praise have followed a Lake District visit by the Environment Agency’s national head of water quality.
	Posted: 26 July 2010	Read More..

Wild about camping Concern is mounting over increasing levels of damage caused by wild camping at a popular Duddon Valley riverside beauty spot.
	Posted: 26 July 2010	Read More..

Bowness Bay back in the information business One of the Lake District’s busiest information centres, devastated by November's floods, threw open its doors today.
	Posted: 20 July 2010	Read More..

Country celebrates history With the annual Festival of British Archaeology about to be celebrated, the Lake District is set to highlight its own rich history.
	Posted: 16 July 2010	Read More..

Be bowled over by Brockhole Watch out for a new leaflet spelling out why the Lake District Visitor Centre is the place to be all year round.
	Posted: 13 July 2010	Read More..

Schools out, action in As schools finish for the summer, adventure starts in the Lake District where six blockbuster weeks of action kick-off this weekend.
	Posted: 12 July 2010	Read More..

Afternoon tea for 'special' visitors Accommodation providers in Windermere, Ambleside and surrounding area are being invited to the National Park Visitor Centre at Brockhole next week for a “day out” and afternoon tea to help the millions of visitors to the Lake District.
	Posted: 6 July 2010	Read More..

Carbon 'budget' will tackle climate change costs More than hundred conference delegates from businesses, local government, Cumbrian communities, charities and environmental pressure groups, have agreed to do all they can to make the Lake District a pioneer area in tackling climate change by reducing the area’s carbon emissions.
	Posted: 5 July 2010	Read More..

'Reds' protection call to county landowners Conservation leaders in the Lake District have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting native red squirrel colonies throughout Cumbria while still continuing to control and manage the unwanted spread of the grey squirrel population.
	Posted: 2 July 2010	Read More..

Free holiday 'spirit' for everyone Hundreds of children and parents are expected to kick-off the long summer school holidays next month with a free community event being hosted at the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole on the shores of Windermere.
	Posted: 30 June 2010	Read More..

Lakes group wants your views - BLRP Widespread measures to boost water and landscape quality in and around Windermere and nearby lakes and tarns are being rolled out to the community.
	Posted: 29 June 2010	Read More..

Business opportunities with a 'taste' of the outdoors Five “cool” entrepreneurs are wanted to take up unique ventures in the Lake District, which offer a perfect business opportunity as the sun shines and temperatures soar in the national park.
	Posted: 28 June 2010	Read More..

Sights and 'sounds' of summer Summer events for the busy month of July get off on the right note this coming Sunday (4 July) with the first of a season of free outdoor concerts at the Lake District National Park Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere.
	Posted: 28 June 2010	Read More..

Top two are back for a third term in charge The two men responsible for heading up the Lake District National Park Authority have been re-elected for their third terms in office, after fellow members praised them for their “diplomacy, hard work and humour” during the past 12 months.
	Posted: 23 June 2010	Read More..

Carbon summit to drive action on climate change Environmentalists, community leaders, business people, politicians and local policymakers will join together for a one-day climate change summit and reception in one of the Lake District’s most stunning locations next month.
	Posted: 23 June 2010	Read More..

History call for Coniston One of the Lake District’s best loved villages is hosting a travelling exhibition showing 12,000 years of human history and how the iconic national park landscape developed.
	Posted: 22 June 2010	Read More..

Pigeon repairs take flight - BLRP An eroded track above the Lake District’s last operating mineral mine has had a stitch in time to stem sediment flowing into Bassenthwaite Lake.
	Posted: 21 June 2010	Read More..

Splashing out on water front - Bass Reflections In the wake of the worst floods in living memory and the subsequent fourth driest period since records began, water is again in the news.
	Posted: 21 June 2010	Read More..

Changing shape but keeping their character Two Lake District conservation areas – in Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket - are to be extended following extensive national park authority consultations and a review of their boundaries by leading environmental heritage consultants.
	Posted: 18 June 2010	Read More..

New route removes school 'dangers' Children walking to school in one of the Lake District’s most northerly villages are to benefit from a new footpath when it is opened later this month. The path will take the schoolchildren away from a busy road and other potential dangers on “short-cuts” currently being used.
	Posted: 16 June 2010	Read More..

Flagging up a festival - Bass Reflections A four-day September festival highlighting a community landscape programme which has touched thousands is being launched with a contest.
	Posted: 15 June 2010	Read More..

Top to bottom times three - Bass Reflections Three spectacular mountain to lakeshore routes revealing some of the Lake District’s best scenery are featured in lively new leaflets with a difference.
	Posted: 14 June 2010	Read More..

Cash plea for river route An ambitious community inspired £78,000 scheme for a new footbridge and upgraded riverside walk needs a financial boost to bring it to fruition.
	Posted: 4 June 2010	Read More..

Greet green heat - Bass Reflections While hot summer sun beckons, a Bassenthwaite visitor hub is celebrating a scorcher of its own.
	Posted: 1 June 2010	Read More..

Flushed with success Wasdale might have the county’s deepest lake, smallest church and the world’s greatest liar but when it comes to loos, litter and parking the community has despaired.
	Posted: 27 May 2010	Read More..

Best waterfront ever A far reaching master plan to transform one of the Lake District’s most visited locations into ‘the best waterfront ever’ is revealed today (Thursday 27 May).
	Posted: 27 May 2010	Read More..

Racking up the river gains - Bass Reflections Internationally important river habitats have been given a £20,000 boost in a raft of improvements which include a protected spawning area for young fish.
	Posted: 25 May 2010	Read More..

Legion for litter fight Hundreds of litter pickers are expected to have taken part in a week-long trash trawl of England’s longest lake and premier tourist destination.
	Posted: 25 May 2010	Read More..

Pointing the way - Bass Reflections Visitors to an inspirational wetland reserve can now get an insight into how the site evolved from the last Ice Age to become a haven for wildlife.
	Posted: 21 May 2010	Read More..

Holidays on the hoof Adventure is the name of the game as schools break up for a week’s spring holiday of national park action.
	Posted: 18 May 2010	Read More..

National Park's future under 'TV-style' spotlight Residents, representatives from the business community, and visitors are being given two unique opportunities this summer to personally ask questions about how the Lake District National Park is going to take shape between now and the year 2015.
	Posted: 17 May 2010	Read More..

Triple quality service award for national park Staff at the Lake District National Park are celebrating a hat-trick of quality service awards after an independent assessment praised the organisation for the way it works ith partner organisations and strives to improve its customer relations.
	Posted: 13 May 2010	Read More..

New look centre welcomes everyone World famous adventurer Leo Houlding will be in Keswick on Monday (May 17) to officially reopen the town’s Moot Hall Information Centre after a major refurbishment.
	Posted: 12 May 2010	Read More..

Groundbreaking Roman search - Bass Reflections A major investigation into Roman remains uncovered in the aftermath of Cockermouth’s devastating floods is set to get underway this month.
	Posted: 10 May 2010	Read More..

Blast to lakeland's past A travelling exhibition showing 12,000 years of Lake District human history and how the iconic landscape developed has opened in Kendal.
	Posted: 10 May 2010	Read More..

Plunge in for lake lead Lake and land lubbers who love Windermere are being urgently called on to play a part in steering action on the country’s premier stretch of water.
	Posted: 10 May 2010	Read More..

Sparkling clean gleam As spring cleans go this is a big one – a 20 mile plus epic clear-up set to produce over 120 bags of rubbish, leaving England’s longest lake spick and span for summer.
	Posted: 7 May 2010	Read More..

Spring symphony strikes up - Bass Reflections An international challenge to rise with the lark to celebrate the world’s oldest wake-up call brought bird watchers flocking at the weekend.
	Posted: 4 May 2010	Read More..

Red hot green power Summer might be approaching but three community buildings can celebrate future winter warmth thanks to green energy windfalls totalling £50,000.
	Posted: 30 April 2010	Read More..

Hair today gone tomorrow As Lake District training reaches its climax for one of the country’s toughest cycle events, six contenders faced the ultimate endurance test – leg waxing.
	Posted: 29 April 2010	Read More..

Ten score for village store A ground-breaking community shop will continue to serve with a smile thanks to funding which guarantees another five years of business.
	Posted: 28 April 2010	Read More..

New initiatives on Lake District 'local' homes A new planning document relating to house building for local people living in the Lake District is being released for public comment next month.
	Posted: 27 April 2010	Read More..

Slap-up selection for Spring As the bank holiday month of May gets underway a slap-up selection of spring options is on the Lake District activity menu.
	Posted: 27 April 2010	Read More..

Twitter and tweet in dawn treat - Bass Reflections A salute to spring’s symphony is about to be made across the country as the world’s oldest wake-up call is celebrated.
	Posted: 19 April 2010	Read More..

Birds of a feather sticking together - Bass Reflections In just 18 months a new wetland reserve has not only attracted a growing band of nature lovers but an impressive and widespread range of birds.
	Posted: 16 April 2010	Read More..

Your chance to shape the Lake District Residents, businesses and visitors are being given the chance to comment on the next stage of a landmark planning document, which will govern the shape of the Lake District for the next 15 years, helping to allocate land for such key issues as housing, employment and development opportunities.
	Posted: 14 April 2010	Read More..

New route for Keswick old favourite Walkers and cyclists will soon be able to take advantage of a new guide to one of the Lake District’s most popular circular routes, making use of a picturesque section of the old Keswick to Penrith railway.
	Posted: 13 April 2010	Read More..

Top teaching - for free - Bass Reflections A new programme of training is being offered to volunteers who want to find out more about the landscape around Bassenthwaite Lake.
	Posted: 12 April 2010	Read More..

Search is on for Windermere 'lake champions' The search is on to find a group of people who will help guide the management of England’s largest lake and ensure that Windermere is developed in a way that allows all the lake’s users to enjoy the “jewel” in the Lake District crown.
	Posted: 8 April 2010	Read More..

Leaving an inspirational trail - Bass Reflections A revealing mile-long woodland trail is being created in an innovative figure of eight loop at Whinlatter Forest.
	Posted: 8 April 2010	Read More..

Lake District reveals its 'best kept secrets' Sand dunes, coastal plains, tidal estuaries, wading seabirds and marine ecosystems are not usually associated with the Lake District, which is much more famous for its contrasting mountains, lakes, rivers and tarns. But all that is set to change when a new visitors’ leaflet is published this month.
	Posted: 7 April 2010	Read More..

Pet policing plea A plea has gone out to dog owners to take special care with their pets as the height of the lambing season and a critical time for ground nesting birds reaches its peak.
	Posted: 7 April 2010	Read More..

Spring snow brings winter whiteout As one of the busiest Bank Holidays of the year approaches hill walkers have been warned of treacherous conditions on the summits.
	Posted: 30 March 2010	Read More..

History on the hoof A travelling exhibition showing 12,000 years of Lake District human history and how the iconic landscape developed has opened in Workington. On a county-wide tour, ‘Unlocking the past, understanding the present’ is on show at the town’s library, and will be highlighted in a special family fun day on Wednesday 21 April. LDNP archaeology and heritage advisor, Eleanor Kingston, explained both attractions would appeal to everyone interested in history. She said: “The open day provides a rare opportunity to handle real artefacts, along with activities. It gives us a perfect opportunity to discuss the exhibition, which runs until 26 April and will hopefully attract a lot of interest. “It’s already gone down well at other libraries and museums around the county. We are hoping to reach as many people as possible and encourage them to be aware of the past and its influences on our lives today.” Visitors will also be able to find out about the Lake District Historic Environment Record, a database of all known important sites and finds in the national park. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the exhibition introduces archaeology in a fun, hands-on way. It tells a story dating back to the Ice Age in nine fascinating panels. Visitors can enjoy interactive experiences and see interesting objects at close quarters. The Lake District’s 2,292 square kilometres is rich in history and boasts 275 scheduled monuments, 1,740 listed buildings and structures and 22 conservation areas.
	Posted: 30 March 2010	Read More..