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Who we are and what we do

Links to Information about the role and structure of the Authority.

New recruits summit Helvellyn for first day on the job as Fell Top Assessors

Two new recruits join the Fell Top Assessor team climbing the Lake District peak every day until Easter

Adventure and environment scheme tops 10,000 awards

The John Muir Award, a leading adventure and environment scheme has this week celebrated connecting 10,000 young people with wild places across Cumbria.

Miles Without Stiles 26: Loweswater

This is a lovely level walk in one of the quieter corners of the Lake District.

Thumbs up for Brockhole reopening

The weather couldn’t dampen the excitement as the Lake District Visitor Centre, Brockhole on Windermere, reopened on Saturday following the lockdown.

Publications and plans

A list of publications and plans created by the Lake District National Park Authority.

Park Strategy and Vision Committee Archive 2009

Agendas, past minutes and associated papers for 2009 meetings.

Things to do for families

Ideas for awesome days out for the family.

Eskdale residents celebrate completion of new trails

The Boot Riverside Action Group (BRAG) teamed up with the Lake District National Park, other public bodies, organisations and businesses to find funding for major improvements to around four kilometres of beautiful trails in Eskdale.

Volunteers open up views at Stanley Ghyll, Eskdale

Volunteers have been working hard on a major long-term project at Stanley Ghyll, Eskdale, removing rhododendron. Hear from volunteer, David, who has been leading a team to help look after this Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Penrith children celebrate the John Muir Award challenge

A group of 10 home-educated children from the Penrith area each received a John Muir Award on Friday (5 June) from Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and the Border.

Top 8 locations for painting in the Lake District

Classic Lake District views ideal for sketching and painting. Bridges, churches, stone circles, mountains and tarns.

How we make decisions

Links to information about the way in which the Authority conducts its work.

Shard fences stand tall again in Hawkshead and Lickle Valley

Rare, centuries old, slate shard fences are once more features of the farming landscape thanks to grants totalling £116,707 from Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) fund via the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA).

Building traditions

Describing the local character of building, including slate roofs and circular chimneys.

A day out the office volunteering at a farm

Read Claire's volunteering diary when she spent two days at a farm as part of the benefits of working for the Lake District National Park Authority.

Temporary Closures of Rights of Way

Closures of footpaths, bridleways and roads in the Lake District National Park

Cumbria floods update - 7 December 2015

The weekend’s severe weather has had a significant impact on Cumbria and our thoughts are with all communities affected. We are part of a countywide flood recovery programme and we are currently helping to assess the impact on our communities. We will be working with partner organisations to set about tackling, what is certain to be, a lengthy and sustained recovery to restore our National Park.

Grants awarded: East

Grants awarded so far in the East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

History of tourism

Find out how Wordsworth and railways influenced tourism in the Lake District.