The Lake District National Park restarts its popular daily weather service this week, asking people to check the Weatherline report as a crucial part of their winter walk preparation.
If you’d like to experience a hygge holiday in the Lake District, take a look at our top tips and recommendations to make the most of your short break.
Early summer is a perfect time for walking in England’s largest National Park
Derwentwater photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Where does the snow go when it melts?"
Repairing the Lake District paths, gates and bridges, maintaining our boats and going green at our visitor centre, are just some of the things our team are doing during lockdown to look after the National Park and prepare for visitors back when restrictions ease. Take a look below at some of the highlights.
Longest, widest, highest, deepest - get all the facts about the Lake District here.
The mountains were never on my radar but after a sudden realisation that my life had spiralled out of control, due to a poisonous combination of depression, alcoholism, smoking and obesity, this all changed.
The rugged and craggy high fells of Helvellyn, Fairfield and High Street are split by the two upland valleys of Ullswater and Haweswater / Lowther. Farmland fringes the north-eastern margin of the East area, which contrasts with the high fells.The East distinctive area is predominantly rural and tranquil and has the lowest population of any of the distinctive areas. Glenridding / Patterdale is the largest settlement, with other smaller villages including Askham, Pooley Bridge and Penruddock. Ullswater is one of the four navigable lakes in the National Park, whilst Haweswater is a reservoir providing water supplies for the North West of England.
Hear all about our walking enthusiast Matthew's love of spring walks in the Lake District and his three favourite routes for evenings spent exploring the landscape.
We caught up with Triathlete couple, Team Jameson over a coffee to get some top tips for anyone looking to get fit in the Lakes.
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.
July marks one year since the Lake District became a World Heritage Site and in celebration of this milestone we’re encouraging everyone to experience their very own World Class Summer.
Explore Derwentwater - Keswick's local lake with many places to go and things to do. Information on getting there, local walks, lake cruises and local villages and attractions. You can also visit the Keswick Information centre for help and advice.
This month it's National Walking month and the perfect excuse to tell you about our wonderful guided walks.
With record numbers of visitors set to head to the Lake District this year, a team of seasoned walkers who guide groups across the landscape are dusting off their walking boots ready for the first guided walk of the year this weekend.
A short but initially steep walk to an amazing view of Keswick and Borrowdale.
The Lake District is open for business, that’s the message from the Lake District National Park as it launches its new 2016 events guide this week.
When heading into the outdoors we want to make sure you are prepared so you can get outside and enjoy your time safely.
Lake District visitors looking for inspirational ideas to enjoy the National Park will be spoilt for choice in 2017, as a packed programme of more than 350 new events and activities is launched by the Lake District National Park this week.
Discover the Ullswater Way
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 strenuous route that goes right into the heart of the hills.
Discover things to do in the Lake District National Park, Cumbria. View our range of activities including boating, walking, cycling and attractions. Browse our events calendar, local festivities and walking guides. Plan your visit and book attractions online.
