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Lake District farming fund success – with more to come in 2022

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.

10 top tips to paddleboard safely in the Lake District

Paddleboarding in the Lake District is a serene and fulfilling experience that offers breath taking vistas and a unique way to explore nature. This guide is brimming with top tips to ensure your paddleboarding excursion in the Lake District is as safe as it is enjoyable.

John Muir Trust’s great green work in Lake District

Graham Watson is Cumbria’s John Muir Award Manager. He is hosted and supported in the role by the Lake District National Park Authority, enabling both residents and visitors to enjoy, learn about and care for the environment around them. Here he talks about some of the work he’s been doing over the past year.

Communities in a World Heritage Site

World Heritage Site status puts our rural communities on a global map, bringing real pride, lots of benefits, and a few challenges too.

7 routes for 70, celebrating 70 years of the National Park

As part of our celebration for 70 years of The Lake District National Park we’re showcasing our fantastic Miles without Stiles routes, and how the Lake District can be enjoyed by all. Our Lead Strategy Advisor, Emma Moody, tells us why Miles without Stiles are so important.

Remember the First Time?

With far flung holidays being out of reach this summer, like many other people you may well have decided to spend your summer break in the glorious Lake District and for many of you, it will be your first visit.

Lake District National Park Authority launches 2023 Fell Top Assessor season

It was a frosty start as the Lake District National Park Authority’s Fell Top Assessor season launched this morning with a temperature of minus 4 degrees.

New Design Code puts people at the heart of Lake District development

The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has become the first local authority to adopt a Design Code. It's a helpful tool for planning applicants and the Authority as it clearly sets out what should be considered in development design, big or small.

Five tricks and treats to be Lake District Kind

Doing your bit to help tackle climate change doesn’t need to be frightening. We share five simple tricks that everyone living in or visiting the Lake District can do this autumn to cut their carbon footprint, and there’s even seasonal treats to be had.