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Trees and hedgerows

We protect important trees through tree preservation orders.

Wander more with Welsby

A fun felt animal trail to follow in Bowness on Windermere in the spring of 2022.

Cross Lakes Experience

Explore Windermere, Coniston Water and the breathtaking countryside between without a car.

Search for affordable home and job sites continues

A pressing need for affordable housing across the Lake District sees the current call for development sites extended until Monday 26 June.

School children step into the great outdoors at Ullswater Outdoor Fest

More than 100 school children from the Ullswater area became official members of the ‘great outdoors’ at the Ullswater Outdoor Fest held earlier this month, thanks to a cash boost from the Lake District National Park’s Communities Fund.

Flood recovery gathering pace at Ullswater

Rangers from the Lake District National Park are working this week to repair a popular woodland walk near Sharrow Bay Hotel on Ullswater.

Six ways to keep safe on the fells this winter

Top winter walking safety tips.

Outdoor toilet tips

What do you do when you really need the toilet and there just isn’t one available? You might think that the occasional alfresco poo is ok, but it takes twelve months to biodegrade and with 19 million people visiting the Lake District each year, it could create a smelly problem.

Mountain call to stay safe on the fells this winter

The Lake District National Park restarts its popular daily weather service this week, asking people to check the Weatherline report as a crucial part of their winter walk preparation.

Miles Without Stiles 8: Brockhole

A short route around the beautiful grounds of the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, taking in Windermere lakeshore.

Information and Data

Freedom of Information Act information.

Full steam ahead for reconnection of Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced

A £7.9 million funding package has been agreed to allow work to start on the final phase of reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld multi user trail which was severely damaged in Storm Desmond three years ago to the day (5 December).

National Park volunteer honoured with special award

A dedicated Lake District volunteer has received the coveted Bryan Stilling Award for his outstanding contribution to the National Park over the past 20 years.

It's tupping season for sheep farmers

During the autumn months our Lake District sheep farmers are busy with tupping season. Learn all about what this means for our farmers.

National Lottery casts future for historic copper mine

The future of two of the country’s most significant historic copper mines in Coniston, Cumbria, is secure, thanks to a £450,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Restored bridges reconnect popular Newlands Valley route

Two much-missed bridges in the Newlands Valley are back open, thanks to a vital cash donation from local businesses.

Miles Without Stiles 25: Buttermere Lakeshore

Varying lengths of walks, depending on levels, taking in the beauty of Buttermere.