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SOS - swim on safe

As open water swimming makes a big splash across the Lake District’s lakes, tarns and rivers the message is to keep the tantalising treat safe.

Posted: 17 August 2015

Lake District land specialist joins National Park

A Pooley Bridge land agent looking to put something back into his community has become the latest member to join the Lake District National Park.

Posted: 04 August 2015

£10k gift to fix a fell

One of the Lake District’s best loved but blighted fell paths has been given a £10,000 boost by a mystery benefactor.

Posted: 27 July 2015

10 brilliant things you can do in the Lake District during National Parks Week

National Parks Week 2015 is a celebration of everything that is special and unique about Britain’s breathing spaces. This year, it takes place from Monday 27 July to Sunday 2 August.

Posted: 17 July 2015

Lakes golfing inspiration

Brockhole's new mini golf course was designed by Cumbrian school children, inspired by the Lake District landscape and characters.

Posted: 14 July 2015

New volunteer roles at Brockhole

We're looking for new volunteer wayfinders to help us promote Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre in Windermere.

Posted: 10 July 2015

Eskdale residents celebrate completion of new trails

The Boot Riverside Action Group (BRAG) teamed up with the Lake District National Park, other public bodies, organisations and businesses to find funding for major improvements to around four kilometres of beautiful trails in Eskdale.

Posted: 10 July 2015