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Rare, centuries old, slate shard fences are once more features of the farming landscape thanks to grants totalling £116,707 from Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) fund via the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA).
Explore the Lake District whatever the weather as Brockhole-on-Windermere’s brand new indoor caving experience, Brave the Cave, opens this weekend.
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.
Did you know very penny you donate goes back into looking after your National Park? The Lake District National Park maintains more than 3,100km of paths and bridleways.
Biography and interests of Mark Kidd, member of the Lake District National Park Authority.
Top tips on what you should wear and what you should take walking in the Lake District, to be comfortable and stay safe.
Classic Lake District views ideal for sketching and painting. Bridges, churches, stone circles, mountains and tarns.
Including reports about making our case, planning, the economics, governance and budget.
Routes and maps for some of our favourite walks and bike rides in the Lake District.
Catch up on news, walking routes, places to stay and ideas for days out in the Lake District with the National Park blog.
Work on a 3.5km diversion means walkers can now use a new section of one of the Lake District’s most popular routes following serious flood damage.
Ideas for awesome days out for the family.
Since the Lake District Communities Fund was launched in 2012 it has supported many projects.
Grants awarded so far in the East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.
Grants awarded so far in the South Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA), the body that supports farming and food production in the UK, joined National Park rangers this week on a tour of bridges and footpaths that have been repaired as part of ‘Routes to Resilience’, a £3m flood recovery project.
Top tips on having a great glamping holiday in the Lake District.
Some astounding facts and figures about some incredible events that have happened in the Lake District.
A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.
The Lake District National Park has now completed the sale of Blea Brows, Coniston to The Rawdon Smith Trust charity. This is an ideal new owner who will care for the land in a sympathetic manner and will continue to provide access for the enjoyment of the wider public.
Dr Steve Curl has been appointed by Environment Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss to serve on the Lake District National Park Authority for the next four years.
The Lake District National Park has today announced a new multi-user trail over Dunmail Raise as part of the A591 reconnection project.
The rugged and craggy high fells of Helvellyn, Fairfield and High Street are split by the two upland valleys of Ullswater and Haweswater / Lowther. Farmland fringes the north-eastern margin of the East area, which contrasts with the high fells.The East distinctive area is predominantly rural and tranquil and has the lowest population of any of the distinctive areas. Glenridding / Patterdale is the largest settlement, with other smaller villages including Askham, Pooley Bridge and Penruddock. Ullswater is one of the four navigable lakes in the National Park, whilst Haweswater is a reservoir providing water supplies for the North West of England.
