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Hydropower

With links to the Lake District National Park Hydropower Scoping Study. Our fells and high rainfall mean that we have a large number of watercourses in the National Park, and some of these may be suitable for hydropower schemes.

Extreme weather events

Some astounding facts and figures about some incredible events that have happened in the Lake District.

Educational visits

Find out how students can have a brilliantly educational day out on the shores of Windermere, at Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre.

Brockhole

Photographs from the 1890s and later of Brockhole House.

Business task force

Provides additional specific knowledge and expertise on the issues, challenges and successes behind achieving the prosperous economy aims of the Lake District National Park Partnership.

Cumbria floods update - 11 December 2015

The Lake District National Park is keen to share the message ‘Cumbria is open’, in support of our communities and businesses following last weekend’s weather. It’s important that people who are thinking of visiting this weekend know that the majority of places are still open and accessible throughout the national park. We are asking people to check routes in advance and will be sharing information on temporary rights of way closures on our website.

Miles Without Stiles 23: Ennerdale Views

A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.

Windermere Conservation Area

Windermere Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

Summit Safely from our Fell Top Assessors

When heading into the outdoors we want to make sure you are prepared so you can get outside and enjoy your time safely.

Hardknott Fort

Hardknott Fort photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Can you tell which way people walk into the fort?"