Farmers play a vital role in the Lake District, and that is why I’m here to give them a voice and the support they need. My role as the Farming Officer had a busy start, supporting local agricultural shows in the Lake District by sponsoring classes.
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.
The Lake District National Park Authority works hard to ensure planning rules are followed and the special qualities of its spectacular landscape are safeguarded. As part of this work, it has been ruled that a car park at Low Grassings near Coniston must be removed.
Grant funding for farmers and landowners to enhance climate, nature, people or place.
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.
Lake District youth hostels and bunkhouses are a great way to holiday in the area on a tight budget. If you are looking for basic but friendly accommodation, a Lake District hostel could be an ideal option to consider.
Wrapping up the end of a busy summer season and ahead of World Tourism Day on Thursday, Lake District organisations and transport providers have stepped onboard an ambitious new plan to manage visitor travel for the next 20 years.
Winter is a great time to get out on the fells, and for me I always feel better both physically and mentally after running in the amazing Lake District fells I’m lucky enough to have on my doorstep. As 2020 starts and the nights become lighter it’s time to start thinking about our goals and challenges for the year ahead.
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.
Lake District National Park’s Fell Futures project to revive traditional rural skills wins annual Campaign for National Parks Park Protector Award.
A new selection of bike hire points throughout the Lake District make it easier than ever to get on your bike - whether it’s a mountain bike or an e-bike, there’s something to suit all the family to enjoy the best of the scenery on two wheels.
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As the first signs of spring are starting to show in the Lake District, it’s essential to keep dogs under control while out in the countryside as lambing season approaches.
Find out what's on offer at our Bowness Bay Information Centre and Cafe, on the shores of Windermere - England's largest lake.
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.
Our top tips to help you walk safely in the Lake District from planning routes and wearing the right clothes to being aware of livestock and potential hazards.
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.
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.
Government figures have shown the Lake District National Park Authority took more planning enforcement action than any other English national park for the second year running.
