The Lake District. It means many different things to each of us. For some it is the stunning mountains and fells which are a beauty to behold.
The best historic houses, gardens and grounds to visit across the Lake District. From arts and crafts to castles and tudor mansions, all these houses are open to the public.
Following the significant structural damage caused by Storm Desmond to the Lake District National Park Ullswater centre at Glenridding, it is reopening with a fresh, modern look and an added new facility.
Public transport links and tips so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery!
Live webcams from around the Lake District National Park, views over Windermere, Coniston, Keswick, Ullswater and Dewentwater.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team is one of 12 teams covering Cumbria and it’s also one of the busiest. From our base near Glenridding, we responded to 83 call outs in 2018. Made up of volunteers and available 24/7, our Team is reliant on donations and fundraising from supporters.
A plea has gone out to dog owners to keep their pets under control around livestock as the lambing season reaches its peak.
Great ideas for cheap and sustainable travel across the Lake District using buses, trains and bikes.
After a long winter, we’re finally able to spend more time outdoors again, discover a new adventure and connect with nature. The value of our green spaces has never been higher as we recover from the effects of the pandemic. This John Muir Day, Graham Watson, John Muir Award Manager for Cumbria, celebrates six Cumbrians who are looking after these special places and working for a better future. Graham asks: “Who are our modern day motivators?”.
Volunteer walk leader Neil describes a walk up Catstycam
Early summer is a perfect time for walking in England’s largest National Park
A list of public toilets in and around the Lake District National Park.
Almost £600,000 has already been allocated in the Lake District as part of a national grants programme to help local farmers and landowners adapt for the future, become more resilient and deliver bigger and better outcomes for the environment, people and place.
