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Working together for the future of the Lake District National Park

A new five year plan to care for the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site has been formally adopted, and will set the direction for collaboration on the biggest challenges facing the Lake District.

Farming

Farming is at the heart of our communities, economy and has shaped our landscape over centuries, as it now evolves to deliver livestock and a healthy environment.

Tourists

Bowness Bay photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Are there competing uses for the lake?"

Lake District fans call for safe winter adventures

Hundreds of Lake District visitors have shared their winter walking tips and hiking hacks in a series of short films launched by the Lake District National Park Authority this week.

4 reasons to go on a British Cycling guided bike ride in the Lake District

You’d have to have your head buried some way in the ground for the past few months if you’ve managed to miss the fact that the Lake District National Park has recently become a World Heritage site, joining the likes of the Taj Mahal and the Great Barrier Reef.

Historic houses and gardens in the Lake District

The best historic houses, gardens and grounds to visit across the Lake District. From arts and crafts to castles and tudor mansions, all these houses are open to the public.

Top 10 picnic spots in the Lakes

Picnics are one of the great British traditions of the Lake District. This portable snack is quick and easy to pull together if you’re staying in a caravan, hostel or bunkhouse and is the perfect accompaniment to a day exploring the fells and lakes.

10 top tips to paddleboard safely in the Lake District

Paddleboarding in the Lake District is a serene and fulfilling experience that offers breath taking vistas and a unique way to explore nature. This guide is brimming with top tips to ensure your paddleboarding excursion in the Lake District is as safe as it is enjoyable.

A range of projects are cutting carbon in the Lake District

A number of low carbon projects are running throughout the Lake District to help tackle the climate emergency and promote best practice in the National Park.

National Park team gears up for summer of kindness

As the school holidays begin, the Lake District National Park Authority is gearing up to offer a warm welcome to visitors and provide support for communities in what looks set to be the busiest summer on record.

Hiking Helvellyn in winter with Fell Top Assessors

Our FiPL Monitoring Officer Andrea took a Winter Skills Course up Helvellyn with our Fell Top Assessors, learning about winter walking and safety.

Join a walk with a Lake District expert

With record numbers of visitors set to head to the Lake District this year, a team of seasoned walkers who guide groups across the landscape are dusting off their walking boots ready for the first guided walk of the year this weekend.

Celebrate the Lake District’s 70th birthday by going miles without stiles

As part of the celebrations to mark the Lake District National Park Authority's 70th birthday, seven specially selected routes have been relaunched to really show off the variety of landscapes and environments that the Lake District has to offer.

Days out that will make your tail wag!

Who better to guide you through the best things to do in the Lake District with your furry companion than our four-legged friend? Milo, the Yorkshire Terrier shares his favourite things to do when visiting the Lake District.

Herdy brings a friendly face to the Lake District’s World Heritage bid

Herdy, the iconic Lake District sheep lovemark has joined a growing list of organisations to state their support for the Lake District World Heritage bid, becoming the lead commercial collaboration partner and creating a unique ‘United by Herdy’ logo for the bid campaign.

History of the National Park

What, where, who and how UK National Parks came into existence.