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Hundreds of Cumbrian youngsters learn about nature in the Lake District

Hundreds of Cumbrian school children, aged 7-11 years,have been able to spend time in the National Park thanks to the Generation Green 2 programme.

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.

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.

National Parks for National Health

A new partnership was launched today between England’s National Parks, including the Lake District, and Public Health England. Free to access and open 24 hours a day,

Michael Carter - Deputy Chair

Biography and interests of Michael Carter - Deputy Chair, member of the Lake District National Park Authority.

Free photos

Choose from more than 50 images kindly donated by the photographers. Free to use for everyone - including businesses and students.

Volunteering

Volunteer with us, roles from practical conservation and leading guided walks, to gardening, greeting visitors, researching archives and archaeology.

New team of flood recovery rangers kick start ‘Routes to Resilience’

A new team of park rangers are set to help people in the Lake District enjoy even more of the National Park this New Year.

Wander more with Welsby

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

Miles Without Stiles 25: Buttermere Lakeshore

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

Boosting woodland diversity at Haverthwaite Heights

Woodlands Officer, Olivia Wass, spent the day at Haverthwaite Heights with Working Class Heroes and Cumbria Woodlands to help boost woodland diversity and natural regeneration.

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.

Latest in the Lake District

Catch up with the latest news and features from the Lake District National Park blog.