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.
A celebratory event was held recently to thank the dedicated team of volunteers who help look after the historic environment of the Lake District National Park through archaeological survey, research and conservation. The English Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site is an area of national and international historical and cultural significance, and this team of volunteers has played a significant role in extending the knowledge of the Lake District’s archaeology and history.
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
With more than 18 million visitors currently, there are lots of sustainable travel initiatives for the Lake District already underway but remains a challenge.
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.
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.
The Lake District National Park Authority has announced a series of changes to its main visitor centre, as a result of increasing costs and continued cuts to its funding.
A number of free online agri-environment information sessions are being held over the next few weeks for Lake District farmers and land managers to find out more about changes to funding.
The popular free Buttermere shuttle bus returns this Saturday (7 May) for the spring and summer season as part of a variety of sustainable journey options to help everyone to travel around the Lake District.
Our work repairing traditional barns across the Lake District is helping us reach net zero and make space for nature, because the greenest building is the one already built.
It’s all change in the Lake District National Park Authority’s Farming team as there’s promotion for Jasmine Holliday to Farming Officer and the introduction of local farmer, Eliza Hodgson, as a new Assistant Farming Officer.
At a celebration event today (14 July) the Rt Hon Trudy Harrison MP officially opened the new £1.5 million West Windermere Way route.
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.
Amelia shares her top five tips to have fun and keep safe whilst paddleboarding in the Lake District
The Lake District is the world's first Fairtrade National Park zone. We believe that a sustainable future for food and farming depends on buying local produce whenever we can, and choosing Fairtrade for non-local products.
This National Tree week, it’s now easier than ever for people to get funding advice for tree planting in the Lake District National Park.The Lake District National Park Authority, Forestry Commission, and Natural England have produced a new booklet and webpage clearly setting out how farmers and landowners can access advice and grant funding for tree planting.
The charity, Campaign for National Park launched its New Perspectives Bursary scheme back in 2021. Aimed at 18-35 year-olds with a story to tell about National Parks in England and Wales. The scheme provided funding, support and training to make a diverse range of voices heard.
The Lake District National Park welcomes two fresh faces to its Fell Top Assessor team. Paddy and Jim are the latest recruits to the team summitting Helvellyn over winter to provide important weather updates for walkers.
