The Lake District National Park Authority has recently recruited four new apprentices to join its ranger teams to help keep the Lake District special.
Writers inspired by the Lake District: Beatrix Potter, Alfred Wainwright, William Wordsworth, John Ruskin, and John Cunliffe
Did you know you can reach the beautiful west coast of the Lake District on a scenic rail journey from Barrow, Lancaster, Carlisle and beyond?
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.
Cumbria has one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the UK and ignoring the government’s stay at home guidance this bank holiday weekend will cost lives. This stark warning comes from the Lake District National Park Authority, Cumbria Police and Cumbria County Council as they report an increase in the number of people travelling to and around the National Park.
A new Lake District National Park Authority Visitor Information Centre has opened today in Hawkshead following an investment of over £200,000.
Much needed path repairs along the Ullswater Way at Watermillock Church have recently been completed thanks to a generous £7,000 donation from the organisers of the Montane Lakeland 100 event.
With four seasons in one day being a fairly frequent occurrence in the Lake District, we wanted to tap into the knowledge and experience of some of the UK’s most experienced outdoor adventurers to help inform our winter safety campaign.
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.
This National Tree week, it’s now easier than ever for people to get funding advice for tree planting in the Lake District National Park.The Lake District National Park Authority, Forestry Commission, and Natural England have produced a new booklet and webpage clearly setting out how farmers and landowners can access advice and grant funding for tree planting.
The popular free Buttermere shuttle bus returns this Saturday (7 May) for the spring and summer season as part of a variety of sustainable journey options to help everyone to travel around the Lake District.
At last week’s Lake District National Park Authority Annual General Meeting (AGM), members elected Tiffany Hunt as the new Chair. Michael Carter was also elected as Deputy Chair.
As a new decade dawns, the Lake District National Park Authority is encouraging people to get out in the Park and take in a new view to improve health, fitness and wellbeing.
A team of more than 70 dedicated volunteers are all set to inspire more than 2,000 people this year with their passion for the Lake District World Heritage site through a varied selection of walks. This Sunday (31 March) sees the start of the 2019 volunteer-led guided walks season in the Lake District.
The Lake District is the world's first Fairtrade National Park zone. We believe that a sustainable future for food and farming depends on buying local produce whenever we can, and choosing Fairtrade for non-local products.
Contact details for our Rangers, including link to Ranger Area Map.
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. It means many different things to each of us. For some it is the stunning mountains and fells which are a beauty to behold.
Check out this gallery of beautiful images of the Lake District.
At a celebration event today (14 July) the Rt Hon Trudy Harrison MP officially opened the new £1.5 million West Windermere Way route.
The Lake District National Park is famous for high fells, deep glacial lakes and thriving rural communities. But did you know the National Park is also growing in reputation as a foodie destination?
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.
