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SOS - swim on safe

As open water swimming makes a big splash across the Lake District’s lakes, tarns and rivers the message is to keep the tantalising treat safe.

Excitement as Eskdale Trail is improved

The Lake District National Park Authority has completed works to improve the 8.5-mile Eskdale Trail, which runs from Dalegarth to Ravenglass thanks to an overall package of around £2 million of funding.

Development Control Committee Archive 2009

Agendas, past minutes and associated papers for 2009 meetings.

Five great guided walks in and around Ambleside

Ambleside has long been a top tourist destination and a popular start point for a number of our favourite guided rambles.

Six Superb Great British Walks

Six superb walks to do in the North West of the Lake District. Joint Great British Walks with the National Trust.

Head to Brockhole for a taste of the future with driverless pods

People are being invited to head to Brockhole visitor centre for a taste of the future and to have their say on using driverless, electric travel to get around the National Park.

Miles Without Stiles 16: Monk Coniston

This short route takes you from Coniston village to the lakeshore at Monk Coniston.

Museums and Galleries

Discover the history of the Lake District, from boat building and breweries to famous writers like Ruskin, Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.

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.

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.

Ullswater Way

The Ullswater Way is a 20 mile walking route that goes around the whole of Ullswater lake. Maps and guides for this fairly low-level, easy to walk route, use bus or boat to do shorter sections.

Time to take a new view of the wonderful western Lake District

A new, state-of-the-art viewing station will give visitors the chance to look at an iconic Eskdale view from a new angle.

National Park Authority looking for hidden gems to celebrate local heritage

The National Park Authority is inviting residents and visitors to highlight the special buildings, sites and features that make the Lake District special and should be celebrated.

Caring for our National Park

How the Lake District National Park Authority helps care for this special corner of England.

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.