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Employment studies

Reports about the demand and future supply of employment land and premises within the Lake District National Park.

Who we are and what we do

Links to Information about the role and structure of the Authority.

Top 8 locations for painting in the Lake District

Classic Lake District views ideal for sketching and painting. Bridges, churches, stone circles, mountains and tarns.

Grants awarded

Since the Lake District Communities Fund was launched in 2012 it has supported many projects.

Adventure and environment scheme tops 10,000 awards

The John Muir Award, a leading adventure and environment scheme has this week celebrated connecting 10,000 young people with wild places across Cumbria.

Eskdale residents celebrate completion of new trails

The Boot Riverside Action Group (BRAG) teamed up with the Lake District National Park, other public bodies, organisations and businesses to find funding for major improvements to around four kilometres of beautiful trails in Eskdale.

The Langdale Valley - explore and visit

Plan your visit the the beautiful Langdale Valley. Explore the local villages such as Elterwater and Chapel Stile and the various walks and pubs it has to offer. Book your holiday accommodation from our selection of hotels, cottages and bed and breakfasts.

Grants awarded: East

Grants awarded so far in the East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Grasmere Town End Conservation Area

Hartsop Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth

Timetable for the shuttlebus from Cockermout to the Buttermere valley, running through summer 2022.

A day out the office volunteering at a farm

Read Claire's volunteering diary when she spent two days at a farm as part of the benefits of working for the Lake District National Park Authority.

Walkers checklist

Top tips on what you should wear and what you should take walking in the Lake District, to be comfortable and stay safe.

How we make decisions

Links to information about the way in which the Authority conducts its work.

Temporary Closures of Rights of Way

Closures of footpaths, bridleways and roads in the Lake District National Park

Penrith children celebrate the John Muir Award challenge

A group of 10 home-educated children from the Penrith area each received a John Muir Award on Friday (5 June) from Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and the Border.

Things to do for families

Ideas for awesome days out for the family.

Getting planning advice

All you need to know about starting your planning application, from informal chats to writing in.

FAQs and useful information about World Heritage Status

Including reports about making our case, planning, the economics, governance and budget.

How the Mountains saved my life by Fell Foodie

The mountains were never on my radar but after a sudden realisation that my life had spiralled out of control, due to a poisonous combination of depression, alcoholism, smoking and obesity, this all changed.