As the spotlight turns on the country’s vast volunteer action force local heroes who help keep the area special are saluted.
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.
With links to the Lake District National Park Hydropower Scoping Study. Our fells and high rainfall mean that we have a large number of watercourses in the National Park, and some of these may be suitable for hydropower schemes.
The Lake District National Park is keen to share the message ‘Cumbria is open’, in support of our communities and businesses following last weekend’s weather. It’s important that people who are thinking of visiting this weekend know that the majority of places are still open and accessible throughout the national park. We are asking people to check routes in advance and will be sharing information on temporary rights of way closures on our website.
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.
When heading into the outdoors we want to make sure you are prepared so you can get outside and enjoy your time safely.
A new art gallery is opening its doors this weekend at Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre, and will become a permanent visitor attraction for Windermere.
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Find out how students can have a brilliantly educational day out on the shores of Windermere, at Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre.
Explore Coniston Water and attractions in and around Coniston Village in the Lake District. Getting there, local information, walks and accommodation. And popular activities like hire boats and bikes from Coniston Boating Centre. More info here.
A list of the islands on Windermere and their history.
Some astounding facts and figures about some incredible events that have happened in the Lake District.
A 400 year-old copper mine bolstered by Queen Elizabeth I and a lynchpin in establishing industries of the Empire has galvanised a Lake District community into action.
Local dancers, singers, model plane pilots and even croquet players are being offered an exciting opportunity to be part of a performance that celebrates our desire to fly and the importance of Cumbrian aviation history during World War One.
Social media can be an exciting, accessible place to find out new information, get inspired about things to do, places to go and people to meet. It can also be a great place for informed debate about important issues and topics. However, it can also be a place where people are quick to talk, without thinking through the impact of their actions.Our social house rules set out how we will behave on social media and what we expect in return.
Doing the Three Peaks Challenge and going up Scafell Pike? Here are some top tips.
Take a step back in time by visiting one of the remains of the Lake District's past.
The Lake District National Park has today announced a new multi-user trail over Dunmail Raise as part of the A591 reconnection project.
With Easter beckoning and a raft of activities on offer, Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere, is celebrating achieving VisitEngland endorsement in their Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme.
Consultation period 2016 on Burneside Neighbourhood Plan, including the parishes of Strickland Ketel and Strickland Roger.
