All you need to know about the Central and South East Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.
An innovative new partnership approach to fund critical nature restoration projects has been launched to help improve the water quality of England’s largest lake, Windermere.
The iconic views of Ullswater’s western shore are open to residents and visitors once more, thanks to a Valley Planning project to clear scrub and manage trees that were increasingly obscuring the view.
The Lake District National Park’s Local Plan Consultation recently won two hotly contested awards at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) building in London.
Brockhole's new mini golf course was designed by Cumbrian school children, inspired by the Lake District landscape and characters.
Sets out our vision of the future National Park.
People visiting Stanley Ghyll, in Eskdale, this winter can now catch a glimpse of an iconic, historic view which has been cleared for the first time since the Victorian era.
Around 100kg of recycled uniform from the Lake District National Park has recently landed in East Africa to kit out porters working in a National Park there.
Discover our special Wordsworth walks
Discover Grasmere and its many attractions and walks it has to offer. The village has numerous shops, pubs and cafes plus you can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and sample the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread. In the summer make sure you hire a rowing boat to explore Grasmere lake.
If you are looking for inspiration for a Lake District meal, take a look at our recipe from Cumbrian TV chef Peter Sidwell, who has cooked us up a special dish using Lake District beef, in support of the National Park’s bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017.
The team undertakes regular patrols and maintenance of all paths in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting the fragile upland landscapes and ensuring clear passage for walkers enjoying the beautiful scenery.
As the first signs of spring are starting to show in the Lake District, it’s essential to keep dogs under control while out in the countryside as lambing season approaches.
Our wonderful volunteer guides are ready and waiting to help you discover and explore the spectacular Lake District landscape. By boot, boat or bike, our events will take you to stunning vistas and secret places.
Wrapping up the end of a busy summer season and ahead of World Tourism Day on Thursday, Lake District organisations and transport providers have stepped onboard an ambitious new plan to manage visitor travel for the next 20 years.
The Lake District National Park Authority welcomes the Government’s announcement of a new nature package to invest in our most precious landscapes and connect more people to nature.
Grant funding for farmers and landowners to enhance climate, nature, people or place.
Winter is a great time to get out on the fells, and for me I always feel better both physically and mentally after running in the amazing Lake District fells I’m lucky enough to have on my doorstep. As 2020 starts and the nights become lighter it’s time to start thinking about our goals and challenges for the year ahead.
Two bridges destroyed in Storm Desmond in one of the Lake District’s most beautiful valleys are being replaced thanks to a major funding boost by an outdoor holiday organisation.
A new selection of bike hire points throughout the Lake District make it easier than ever to get on your bike - whether it’s a mountain bike or an e-bike, there’s something to suit all the family to enjoy the best of the scenery on two wheels.
