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Recycled uniform is sent from Scafell Pike to Mount Kilimanjaro with love

Around 100kg of recycled uniform from the Lake District National Park has recently landed in East Africa to kit out porters working in a National Park there.

Supporting farming communities’ cultural heritage

Farmers play a vital role in the Lake District, and that is why I’m here to give them a voice and the support they need. My role as the Farming Officer had a busy start, supporting local agricultural shows in the Lake District by sponsoring classes.

Bowness-on-Windermere Information Centre and Café

Find out what's on offer at our Bowness Bay Information Centre and Cafe, on the shores of Windermere - England's largest lake.

Lake District is top National Park for planning enforcement action for second year running

Government figures have shown the Lake District National Park Authority took more planning enforcement action than any other English national park for the second year running.

New View, New You and new challenges

Winter is a great time to get out on the fells, and for me I always feel better both physically and mentally after running in the amazing Lake District fells I’m lucky enough to have on my doorstep. As 2020 starts and the nights become lighter it’s time to start thinking about our goals and challenges for the year ahead.

Safety advice issued to Lake District walkers near cattle

Following a number of recent incidents throughout the UK with walkers being badly injured or killed by cattle, the Lake District National Park Authority and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) are issuing a joint safety advice reminder.

A day out on the free Wasdale shuttle bus

Volunteer, Philip, takes a day out on the free Wasdale shuttle bus enjoying a walk around the lakeshore of Wastwater.

World Heritage Inscription for the Lake District

About the Lake District’s World Heritage Site bid to UNESCO.

Have your say on key issues in the Lake District as an LDNPA board member

Applications are open to become a Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) board member.

Celebrating 15 years of dedicated Fix the Fells volunteers

Last weekend marked 15 years since the first Fix the Fells volunteers began to help look after paths on the high fells and what better way to celebrate than with the project’s prestigious win at the Park Protector Awards in London and an upbeat, celebratory work party on Sail near Keswick.

Top tips for cheaper trips in the Lake District this summer

Great ideas for cheap and sustainable travel across the Lake District using buses, trains and bikes.

Meet Lucy, our Trees and Woodland Officer

Lucy Saunders, our Trees and Woodland Officer, shares a glimpse into her role for the Lake District National Park Authority.

Path improvements mean it’s easier than ever to explore Ullswater

Improvement works have recently been completed at either end of the Ullswater Valley to make these paths more accessible than ever.