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Central and South East Distinctive Area

All you need to know about the Central and South East Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.

Bridges on the mend in the Lake District

Two bridges destroyed in Storm Desmond in one of the Lake District’s most beautiful valleys are being replaced thanks to a major funding boost by an outdoor holiday organisation.

Access to water

Includes links to useful reports.

Fix the Fells volunteers spent 3000 days fixing Lake District paths in 2024

The team undertakes regular patrols and maintenance of all paths in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting the fragile upland landscapes and ensuring clear passage for walkers enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Partnership’s Management Plan 2020-2025

The Management Plan for the National Park is called 'The Partnership's Plan'. This is because it has been developed by many members of the Lake District National Park Partnership.

Fell Futures wins Park Protector Award - Campaign for National Parks news

Lake District National Park’s Fell Futures project to revive traditional rural skills wins annual Campaign for National Parks Park Protector Award.

Our vision for 2030

Sets out our vision of the future National Park.

Lakes golfing inspiration

Brockhole's new mini golf course was designed by Cumbrian school children, inspired by the Lake District landscape and characters.

Bowness-on-Windermere Information Centre and Café

Find out what's on offer at our Bowness Bay Information Centre and Cafe, on the shores of Windermere - England's largest lake.

Cumbria is open!

Our wonderful volunteer guides are ready and waiting to help you discover and explore the spectacular Lake District landscape. By boot, boat or bike, our events will take you to stunning vistas and secret places.

Walking in the Lake District

Guided walk, routes and maps to download, accessible routes for pushchairs and wheelchairs, what to take walking, and what different rights of way mean for walkers in the Lake District National Park.

Farming in Protected Landscapes

Grant funding for farmers and landowners to enhance climate, nature, people or place.

Recycled uniform is sent from Scafell Pike to Mount Kilimanjaro with love

Around 100kg of recycled uniform from the Lake District National Park has recently landed in East Africa to kit out porters working in a National Park there.

Put a spring in your step with a free Lake District guided walk

Lake District National Park Authority volunteers are back this spring with a refreshed range of guided walks that offer something for everyone. Returning this weekend (2 April), the volunteer-led guided walks programme is now 57 years old and provides safe, informative access to the National Park for hundreds of visitors every year.

Lake District farmers on a journey towards net zero

Jasmine Holliday is the Lake District National Park’s new Assistant Farming Officer. She is excited to be working with farmers to develop projects for Farming in Protected Landscapes to ensure we tackle our ambitious carbon targets together. Here she tells us about her first three months in post.

Lake District National Park scoops prestigious double planning award

The Lake District National Park’s Local Plan Consultation recently won two hotly contested awards at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) building in London.

Connecting with nature – here, there and everywhere…

The time has come, holidays, sunshine, freedom (!) and many of us, locals and visitors alike will be heading outdoors here in the Lake District. Because we all know that those mountains are special! I have been longing to be in those mountains, the most special thing that makes the Lake District a National Park.