Communities and businesses around the Lake District’s Ullswater Valley are celebrating the launch of a brand new walking route – the Ullswater Way - around what many believe to be England’s most beautiful lake. The new, 20-mile walking route connects the spectacular scenery along the shores of Ullswater and surrounding mountains, with the picturesque villages and attractions, meaning visitors can enjoy even more of this special corner of the Lake District.
While many people are looking for today’s Black Friday deals, the Lake District’s three Fell Top Assessors are hoping for some of the white stuff.
With more than 18 million visitors currently, there are lots of sustainable travel initiatives for the Lake District already underway but remains a challenge.
Discover the best caravan sites and parks in the Lake District National Park here. We offer a great variety of options to choose from, depending on your budget and the size of your group there are sure to be plenty of caravan options to suit you. Book online today.
The stories of how people lived and worked in the Lake District centuries ago were brought to life at a sell-out, one day conference in Ambleside this month (Saturday, November 9).
Cyclists, horse riders and walkers in the Lake District can now benefit from a safer, smoother way to enjoy the spectacular scenery through the centre of the national park thanks to the creation of a new multi-user route alongside the A591.
Blog post about Lake District's tarns. We feature Angle Tarn in Ullswater. Alfred Wainwright ranked it among the best in Lakeland.
The Lake District is the perfect place for a springtime break. Here are five ideas for a wonderful spring walk
A lake-by-lake guide to where you can sail, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, swim and motor boat in the Lake District.
Explore Derwentwater - Keswick's local lake with many places to go and things to do. Information on getting there, local walks, lake cruises and local villages and attractions. You can also visit the Keswick Information centre for help and advice.
The Lake District National Park is currently recruiting for a new Fell Top Assessor to join its expert team. Applications are being invited from mountain professionals who want to provide first-hand, boots on the ground weather updates and safety advice for fell-walkers during the winter months.
On World Ranger Day (31July) we’re looking for young rangers to conserve and protect our stunning Lake District landscape.
The Lake District is famous for its spectacular landscapes and stunning lakes, but hidden beneath those layers are fascinating stories and moments through time. With the changing season unmasking the Lake District, we thought it was perfect timing to share some of the history and myths within the National Park.
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Some tips about what to pack for your trip to the Lake District, from clothes to phones.
Enjoy our many rivers, lakes and tarns! Hire boats, swim, fish or paddle.
Donate towards the National Park, and help us in our work for as little as £10.We maintain more than 3,100km of paths and bridleways. Millions of visitors, combined with our Cumbrian climate, means we are constantly carrying out improvements and maintenance. By making a donation today, you can help us look after this spectacular place now and in the future.
Pupils from schools in the Kendal area and visitors to Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre have written the longest letter to the Lake District’s World Heritage bid team, to help them show the UNESCO judging panel why the national park is so special to them. The result is a giant reel of heartfelt messages expressing their love for the beautiful place they call home.
Much needed path repairs along the Ullswater Way at Watermillock Church have recently been completed thanks to a generous £7,000 donation from the organisers of the Montane Lakeland 100 event.
A new Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Information Centre has opened today in Hawkshead following an investment of over £200,000.
As a new decade dawns, the Lake District National Park Authority is encouraging people to get out in the Park and take in a new view to improve health, fitness and wellbeing.
