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Jobs and careers with the Lake District National Park. What we do, working benefits package, meet our teams.

Green recovery funding boost for Lake District

The Lake District National Park’s Green Recovery Project has been awarded a £250,000 grant from the Government’s £40 million second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund, a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery.

Call for farming roles to help shape the future of the Lake District

Farming plays a special role in the Lake District, its identity and cultural heritage. A rugged landscape from which to carve a living, a potential World Heritage Site in 2017, and the prospect of the UK leaving the EU in 2019.

Celebrating a significant first planning excellence award

A far-reaching project which has seen the return of 600 students and 57 jobs in the heart of the Lakes has been hailed a regional winner in prestigious planning awards.

Windermere Gateway

Windermere Gateway is a major project, involving landowners, businesses, stakeholders and developers, all working together to secure a vibrant future for Windermere. It will unlock opportunities for a mix of new homes, jobs, sustainable transport connections and a real sense of arrival for residents and visitors alike. Proposals will be progressive, yet sensitive to its world class landscape and natural beauty. It is an ambitious and considered plan for a prosperous future.

Terms and conditions for Rights of Way sponsorship and donations

Full terms and conditions for Rights of Way sponsorship and donations.

Impacts of tourism

The positive and negative impacts of tourism in the Lake District.

Top job for the fit and fearless

If you’re a fan of roaming the Lake District’s unique and sometimes testing fells in all weathers then this could be the job for you.

Tourists

Bowness Bay photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Are there competing uses for the lake?"

Economy and employment

Statistics and economic measures.

Fell Futures wins Park Protector Award - Campaign for National Parks news

Lake District National Park’s Fell Futures project to revive traditional rural skills wins annual Campaign for National Parks Park Protector Award.

Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail project history

Keep up to date with news on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway trail, sign up to our newsletter, and see alternative routes.

Miles Without Stiles 45: White Moss Common to Steps End

Miles without stiles route 45 - White Moss Common to Steps End.

Celebrate our Lake District volunteers

Less than two weeks remain in which to nominate inspiring individuals, groups or projects for the 2016 UK National Parks Volunteer Awards. This is your chance to celebrate some of the fantastic volunteering that is happening in the Lake District.

Flood recovery gathering pace at Ullswater

Rangers from the Lake District National Park are working this week to repair a popular woodland walk near Sharrow Bay Hotel on Ullswater.

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.

Flood repair work success has connected key Lakes routes

In December 2015 Storm Desmond caused £10 million damage to public paths in the Lake District. Today local partners celebrated a significant milestone in the recovery.