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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.

The countdown is on to the Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail reopening

The £7.9 million project to reconnect the much loved Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail is nearing completion with only two months to go to its long awaited reopening.

Miles Without Stiles 21: Ravenglass to Saltcoats

This short route takes you from the waterfront of Ravenglass across the River Mite and on to the beachfront at Saltcoats.

Miles Without Stiles 7: Red Nab to Wray Castle

This walk hugs the wooded shoreline of Windermere.

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.

Growing volunteers at Brockhole

After running two successful open days in March, Brockhole is looking to continue the expansion of its pool of dedicated volunteers whose role is to improve the visitor experience and support the centre’s extensive events programme.

Authority - 27 March 2024


Date: 27th Mar 2024

University Honour for National Park Chief Executive

In recognition of his significant achievement in the field of geography, Richard Leafe, chief executive of the Lake District National Park, has received a Doctor of Letters honorary degree from the University of Sheffield.

Planning policies

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

Give something special this Christmas

This year the Lake District National Park is offering a Christmas present with a difference giving you the chance to sponsor a piece of the spectacular landscape.

Authority Meeting 14 September 2011

Agenda items for Authority Meeting

Wheelchair and scooter hire

Details and locations.

Heralding the First Signs of Spring

As we start to shake-off the cold embrace of winter and look towards the longer and (sometimes) brighter days, getting outside during this enchanting time of year can envelop us in the life-bringing energies that spring offers.

Latest News

A celebratory event was held recently to thank the dedicated team of volunteers who help look after the historic environment of the Lake District National Park through archaeological survey, research and conservation.

Keswick's Mass Trespass

Keswick's Mass Trespass