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Planning policies

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

Complaints, comments and feedback

Find out how to give feedback here.

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.

Glenridding Common

Glenridding Common is owned by the Lake District National Park Authority

Renewable energy

More about planning applications, types of renewable energy source, saving energy and funding towards it. Covers sources such as solar, thermal, voltaic, hydro electric, biomass, boilers, wind turbines, heat pumps.

Moot Hall, Keswick

From Queen Elizabeth I to II, this amazing building has seen it all!

Young Rangers nurture native woodlands

A group of Young Rangers, aged between 14 to 18 years, spent the day working with Isaac Johnston, Thirlmere Resilience Project Officer for the John Muir Trust on a patch of woodland overlooking Thirlmere.

Farmers connect youngsters with food origins through education pilot

A new farm education pilot project funded by FiPL is helping farmers deliver meaningful farm experiences to children, connecting them with the origins of their food and fostering an appreciation of farming and nature.

Keswick's Mass Trespass

Keswick's Mass Trespass

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.

Staff benefits package

Flexible workings, local government pension, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and other benefits of working with the Lake District National Park

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.

Rights of Way and access

All about Rights of Way and Access - Useful links, FAQs, reporting problems, and changes to the network.

'Hearts of Oak' audio trail

Explore the remains of a water mill on this audio trail walk taking in the history of the Lake District.

What we do

Our teams are committed to looking after the past, present and future of the Lake District National Park.

Clarification of the National Park 1951 designation boundary

Where exactly is the edge of our National Park?

Authority - 26 March 2025


Date: 26th Mar 2025

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.