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Getting planning advice

All you need to know about starting your planning application, from informal chats to writing in.

On the right track with Keswick to Threlkeld Railway trail

There’s now only weeks to go until the £7.9 million Keswick to Threlkeld trail is fully reopened for the first time since 2015 and, following input from the local community, new branding has been agreed for the popular route.

User Generated Content Terms and Conditions

User Generated Content Terms and Conditions

Thumbs up for Brockhole reopening

The weather couldn’t dampen the excitement as the Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole on Windermere, reopened on Saturday following the lockdown.

Volunteers open up views at Stanley Ghyll, Eskdale

Volunteers have been working hard on a major long-term project at Stanley Ghyll, Eskdale, removing rhododendron. Hear from volunteer, David, who has been leading a team to help look after this Site of Special Scientific Interest.

FAQs and useful information about World Heritage Status

Including reports about making our case, planning, the economics, governance and budget.

New recruits summit Helvellyn for first day on the job as Fell Top Assessors

Two new recruits join the Fell Top Assessor team climbing the Lake District peak every day until Easter

Top 8 locations for painting in the Lake District

Classic Lake District views ideal for sketching and painting. Bridges, churches, stone circles, mountains and tarns.

Landscape Character Assessment

Landscape Character Assessment is a tool for identifying the features that give a locality its 'sense of place' and pinpointing what makes it different from neighbouring areas.

Building traditions

Describing the local character of building, including slate roofs and circular chimneys.

Grants awarded: South

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

Troutbeck Conservation Area

Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries.

A day out the office volunteering at a farm

Read Claire's volunteering diary when she spent two days at a farm as part of the benefits of working for the Lake District National Park Authority.

The Langdale Valley - explore and visit

Plan your visit the the beautiful Langdale Valley. Explore the local villages such as Elterwater and Chapel Stile and the various walks and pubs it has to offer. Book your holiday accommodation from our selection of hotels, cottages and bed and breakfasts.

Miles Without Stiles 23: Ennerdale Views

A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.