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Fell Top Assessor Zac Poulton on Helvellyn with Red Tarn in the background

The ‘best’ job in the Lake District is up for grabs

The Lake District National Park is currently recruiting for a new Fell Top Assessor to join its expert team. Applications are being invited from mountain professionals who want to provide first-hand, boots on the ground weather updates and safety advice for fell-walkers during the winter months.

Posted: 12 August 2019

Young Ranger Tom Blackburn with other volunteers clearing drains on the paths up to Blencathra

World Ranger Day call for next generation of Lake District rangers

On World Ranger Day (31July) we’re looking for young rangers to conserve and protect our stunning Lake District landscape.

Posted: 31 July 2019

Plastic Waste in Buttermere.

Help play your part this Lake District Summer

As the weather warms and school holidays begin, the Lake District National Park Authority is urging people to play their part in helping look after the national park and internationally-recognised World Heritage Site.

Posted: 25 July 2019

runners on the Ullswater Way

Popular Ullswater route has been improved thanks to generous £7K donation

Much needed path repairs along the Ullswater Way at Watermillock Church have recently been completed thanks to a generous £7,000 donation from the organisers of the Montane Lakeland 100 event.

Posted: 15 July 2019

sitting on a picnic blanket is  David Bliss, Lowther Castle, Dylan Jackman, Ranger with Lake District National Park, Tim Clarke, Friends of the Ullswater Way, Suzy Hankin, Area Ranger with Lake District National Park and Anne Clarke, Friends of the Ullswater Way.

Go loopy at Lowther thanks to new walking route

A new walking route, which forms part of the iconic Ullswater Way has recently been launched.

Posted: 12 July 2019

Businesses gather for the second anniversary of World Heritage Site status

Anniversary event marks World Heritage success

Today (9 July) marks two years since the Lake District was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. At a special anniversary event businesses, organisations and community representatives gathered to take stock of what this has meant for them and to get advice and inspiration on how to harness the benefits of operating in a World Heritage Site.

Posted: 09 July 2019

Lake DIstrict NAtional PArk Ranger putting the final touches to the new gates at Helsington

Partnership project opens the gates to Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar

The Lake District National Park Authority has improved a much-loved walking spot at Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar, thanks to a generous boost from the Ramblers.

Posted: 04 July 2019