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Viewing Stations

Fashionable viewpoints from the eighteenth century.

The Langdale Valley - explore and visit

Plan your visit the the beautiful Langdale Valley. Explore the local villages such as Elterwater and Chapel Stile and the various walks and pubs it has to offer. Book your holiday accommodation from our selection of hotels, cottages and bed and breakfasts.

FAQs and useful information about World Heritage Status

Including reports about making our case, planning, the economics, governance and budget.

Employment studies

Reports about the demand and future supply of employment land and premises within the Lake District National Park.

Grants awarded: South

Grants awarded so far in the South Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Herdy supports sheep safety this spring

The iconic Cumbrian brand Herdy has teamed up with Cumbria Constabulary, Lake District National Park Authority, National Farmers Union (NFU), and the National Trust to raise awareness of the importance of keeping dogs on leads to protect sheep this Easter holidays.

Temporary road closure at Grizedale Forest

Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are being advised by the Lake District National Park to avoid a popular route for the return of the annual Grizedale Stages Rally and its 30th anniversary.

Grants awarded: East

Grants awarded so far in the East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Flight to extraordinary Great War commemoration

As international attention focuses on the 100th anniversary of the bloodiest and longest battle in human history, the Lake District is presenting an extraordinary promenade performance dedicated to World War One aviation heroes.

National Tree Week 2018

As it's National Tree Week 2018, Rusland Horizons' Dougie Watson discusses why the planting and preservation of trees in so important to him and encourages others to get involved by volunteering.

Miles Without Stiles 11: Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge

A stunning walk taking in lakeside meadows, an iconic bridge, roaring waterfall and great food.

How we make decisions

Links to information about the way in which the Authority conducts its work.

Building traditions

Describing the local character of building, including slate roofs and circular chimneys.

How the Mountains saved my life by Fell Foodie

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.

User Generated Content Terms and Conditions

User Generated Content Terms and Conditions

New indoor caving attraction comes to Windermere

Explore the Lake District whatever the weather as Brockhole-on-Windermere’s brand new indoor caving experience, Brave the Cave, opens this weekend.

Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth

Timetable for the shuttlebus from Cockermout to the Buttermere valley, running through summer 2022.