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Community involvement in planning policy

Explaining how communities are involved in the planning policy process, from individuals to Parish councils.

Volunteers wanted for the Great British Beach Clean at Drigg

Volunteers are needed to help clean up Drigg as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean next Saturday (17 Sep). Join Lake District National Park Area Ranger, Rec Cathey, from 9.45am at Drigg beach with litter pickers and bin bags to record and clean up shoreline litter.

Miles Without Stiles 7: Red Nab to Wray Castle

This walk hugs the wooded shoreline of Windermere.

Terms and conditions for Rights of Way sponsorship and donations

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

Glenridding Common

Glenridding Common is owned by the Lake District National Park Authority

Authority - 26 March 2025


Date: 26th Mar 2025

Farming

Eskdale sheep photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is hill farming different to other types of farming?"

Wildlife

Red squirrel photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "What are the main threats to red squirrels?"

Wartime evacuation

From Gainsborough's 'Blue Boy' to Blackwell's schoolgirls, many evacuees called the Lake District home.

Guided Walks: Follow in our volunteers footsteps

We're delighted to announce our Volunteer Walk Leaders are back for another year to help you explore the Lake District safely!

Accessible for all

Easy access and wheelchair friendly routes, all terrain tramper hire, accessible changing room, holidays and activities for disabled visitors and where to get help and advice.

Planning policies

Links to planning policies such as the Local Plan, supplementary planning documents and policies map.

A Guide to the Races from Holiday Cottages Cumbria

The 2018 racing fixtures for Cartmel are always exiting news for the many lovers of Cartmel Races.

Early Christmas Present from National Park

Locals and visitors to Grasmere will be able to walk off that Christmas dinner by completing the circular walk to Alcock Tarn from the village for the first time since 2015.