Hire boats and bikes from Coniston Boating Centre, right on the shores of Coniston Water.
Our friendly advisers can help make your visit the best ever at our Information Centre. Find out how they can help, opening times and locations.
Community Energy Cumbria Ltd (CEC) started generating electricity on the roof of the Lake District National Park (LDNP) head office in Kendal from a 30kw solar photo voltaic array, powering computers, lighting and electrical equipment throughout the building.
Works with the farming community to help achieve the prosperous economy theme of the Lake District National Park Partnership's Vision.
This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).
People of all abilities can now enjoy a smoother way to take in spectacular views across Windermere, thanks to National Park rangers upgrading a new path at Bowness.
A beautiful and varied walk to a stunning viewpoint.
A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.
Grants awarded so far in the Central and South East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.
On Tuesday 23 May 2017, Columbia Sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announced a first of its kind five-year partnership, making Columbia the official outfitter of the National Parks’ rangers and staff.
Rookie reporters are on a roll across Cumbria as junior pupils pen push for Lake District World Heritage status.
Agriculture shows are a huge part of the farming culture. Across the Lake District and Cumbria there are several farming shows that take place during the year – a place where you can take a peak into the life of a farmer.
A gathering geared to bring cycling to everyone beckons in the heart of the Lakes with specially adapted wheels for riders with disabilities.
Live webcams from around the Lake District National Park, views over Windermere, Coniston, Keswick, Ullswater and Dewentwater.
John Muir, father of the worldwide National Park movement, would have been 185 years old today. A lot of time has passed, but it’s always a good time to reflect on how we look after our wild places and our National Parks.
Lake District National Park celebrates World Ranger Day on 31 July 2017
An initiative to help local communities influence the planning of the area in which they live and work.
The Lake District Communities Fund ran from 2012-2020.
The Lake District National Park Authority is working with partners to launch two low-cost shuttle buses for summer.
Find out what's on offer at our Ullswater Information Centre, based at Glenridding.
More details about the management of Canada geese on Windermere.
