The charity, Campaign for National Park launched its New Perspectives Bursary scheme back in 2021. Aimed at 18-35 year-olds with a story to tell about National Parks in England and Wales. The scheme provided funding, support and training to make a diverse range of voices heard.
Explore Ullswater - the second largest lake in England surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Information on things to do around Ullswater, where to stay and walks. Glenridding is a popular starting point for walkers and climbers going up Helvellyn, England's third highest mountain.
Donate towards the National Park, and help us in our work for as little as £10.We maintain more than 3,100km of paths and bridleways. Millions of visitors, combined with our Cumbrian climate, means we are constantly carrying out improvements and maintenance. By making a donation today, you can help us look after this spectacular place now and in the future.
It’s all change in the Lake District National Park Authority’s Farming team as there’s promotion for Jasmine Holliday to Farming Officer and the introduction of local farmer, Eliza Hodgson, as a new Assistant Farming Officer.
The Lake District National Park Authority is one of 25 areas in England that has been successful in securing a place on the Government’s Design Code Pathfinder Programme
The Lake District National Park welcomes two fresh faces to its Fell Top Assessor team. Paddy and Jim are the latest recruits to the team summitting Helvellyn over winter to provide important weather updates for walkers.
Explore the most popular places to visit in the Lake District including Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston Water, Ullswater, Grasmere and the Langdale Valley. Plan your visit and make the most of your stay!
As the weather warms and school holidays begin, the Lake District National Park Authority is urging people to play their part in helping look after the national park and internationally-recognised World Heritage Site.
Hot on the heels of UNESCO World Heritage Site status celebrating Lake District farmers, the national park has appointed its first ever dedicated farming officer.
As the Lake District National Park’s fell top assessors return this week to make their daily trek up Helvellyn, this winter they will share even more top tips using #summitsafely to help walkers stay safe on the fells.
With World Heritage status, we’ll join an elite list of World Heritage sites – from Egypt’s pyramids and the Taj Mahal to Hadrian’s Wall. Get involved!
This week, Members of the National Park Authority agreed to open a consultation on proposals to make the financial savings required to secure future services and practical work across the National Park. Like many organisations and businesses, the National Park Authority has been financially impacted by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a budget deficit of £1.2m for 2021/22.
The National Park’s newly appointed dedicated farming officer has been farming in Cumbria for the past 10 years. Andrea Meanwell is truly passionate about the Lake District and championing the importance of the future of farming in the area.
In December 2015 Storm Desmond caused £10 million damage to public paths in the Lake District. Today local partners celebrated a significant milestone in the recovery.
The National Park Authority is asking local people, visitors and industry experts to help develop a design code for the Lake District in a consultation that starts today and will run until 15 May.
Lake District National Park staff have been asked to consider ditching motors on 22 September and support World Car Free Day.
You needn’t travel outside of British borders to discover an amazing nature safari – the Lake District is a home to a wonderfully diverse array of wildlife.
As summer gets into full swing, the Lake District National Park Authority is reminding visitors to take all litter home with them to protect the landscape they love. This year there’s been an increase in dog poo being left behind. To help raise awareness of this issue, the Lake District National Park Authority is launching a humorous Leave only pawprints campaign to remind people of this important message.
