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HSBC UK guided rides launched in Cumbria

Carlisle-born Great Britain Cycling Team rider Ellie Dickinson has urged Cumbria’s residents and visitors to take advantage of a new initiative designed to get people into cycling.

Miles Without Stiles 36: Friar's Crag

A beautiful and varied walk to a stunning viewpoint.

John Muir Day 2023

John Muir, father of the worldwide National Park movement, would have been 185 years old today. A lot of time has passed, but it’s always a good time to reflect on how we look after our wild places and our National Parks.

Canada geese on Windermere

More details about the management of Canada geese on Windermere.

Lake District Communities Fund

The Lake District Communities Fund ran from 2012-2020.

Ullswater Information Centre

Find out what's on offer at our Ullswater Information Centre, based at Glenridding.

Tree pests and diseases

Details about the woodlands in the Lake District National Park and the outbreak Chalara Fraxinea – more commonly known as ash dieback.

Neighbourhood Plans

An initiative to help local communities influence the planning of the area in which they live and work.

Grants awarded: West

Grants awarded so far in the West Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Farming and Forestry Task Force

Works with the farming community to help achieve the prosperous economy theme of the Lake District National Park Partnership's Vision.

Life as a Lake District ranger

Lake District National Park celebrates World Ranger Day on 31 July 2017

Grants awarded: Central and South East

Grants awarded so far in the Central and South East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Miles Without Stiles 24: Ennerdale Forest Road

A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.

Columbia sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announce five year partnership

On Tuesday 23 May 2017, Columbia Sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announced a first of its kind five-year partnership, making Columbia the official outfitter of the National Parks’ rangers and staff.

Concerned farmers welcome support this lambing season

Action is being taken across the Lake District National Park to protect livestock during lambing season following tragedy in recent years.

Lake District route improved for all abilities

People of all abilities can now enjoy a smoother way to take in spectacular views across Windermere, thanks to National Park rangers upgrading a new path at Bowness.

Miles Without Stiles 34: Derwentwater Lakeshore

This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).

Let’s celebrate modern day motivators on John Muir Day 2021

After a long winter, we’re finally able to spend more time outdoors again, discover a new adventure and connect with nature. The value of our green spaces has never been higher as we recover from the effects of the pandemic. This John Muir Day, Graham Watson, John Muir Award Manager for Cumbria, celebrates six Cumbrians who are looking after these special places and working for a better future. Graham asks: “Who are our modern day motivators?”.