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Case study: Fell Futures Apprentices

Details about this unique apprenticeship scheme in the Lake District.

7. The services we offer

Links to information about the Authority's duties as the local planning authority and covers the control of development, enforcement of planning control, byelaws and other related matters. Also includes information relating to management of the National Park.

Pupils pen push for World Heritage status

Rookie reporters are on a roll across Cumbria as junior pupils pen push for Lake District World Heritage status.

Reconnecting the A591 Grasmere to Keswick

Find out how we’re planning to reconnect the A591 for walking, cycling and horse riding.

Miles Without Stiles 24: Ennerdale Forest Road

A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.

Miles Without Stiles 34: Derwentwater Lakeshore

This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).

Miles Without Stiles 36: Friar's Crag

A beautiful and varied walk to a stunning viewpoint.

John Muir Day 2023

John Muir, father of the worldwide National Park movement, would have been 185 years old today. A lot of time has passed, but it’s always a good time to reflect on how we look after our wild places and our National Parks.

Climate

Derwentwater photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Where does the snow go when it melts?"

Sowing the seeds of community involvement at Brockhole

Plans to restore the historic kitchen garden at the Lake District National Park’s Visitor Centre, Brockhole, have recently been unveiled and volunteers are being encouraged to sign up to help along the way.

A Royal Day Out

To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, we’ve put together a list of things to do, places to go and sights to see, all inspired by royal visits and the King’s love of the Lake District.

A day in the life of a Field Ranger

We spent the day with two Field Rangers at Orrest Head, one of our Miles without Stiles routes. From re-surfacing the path to adding drainage to dry-stone walls.

Top job for the fit and fearless

If you’re a fan of roaming the Lake District’s unique and sometimes testing fells in all weathers then this could be the job for you.

HSBC UK guided rides launched in Cumbria

Carlisle-born Great Britain Cycling Team rider Ellie Dickinson has urged Cumbria’s residents and visitors to take advantage of a new initiative designed to get people into cycling.

Life as a Lake District ranger

Lake District National Park celebrates World Ranger Day on 31 July 2017

Lake District route improved for all abilities

People of all abilities can now enjoy a smoother way to take in spectacular views across Windermere, thanks to National Park rangers upgrading a new path at Bowness.

Celebrating a significant first planning excellence award

A far-reaching project which has seen the return of 600 students and 57 jobs in the heart of the Lakes has been hailed a regional winner in prestigious planning awards.

Farming and Forestry Task Force

Works with the farming community to help achieve the prosperous economy theme of the Lake District National Park Partnership's Vision.

Five great reasons to celebrate and thank our volunteers

Six great reasons to go on one of our Lake District guided walks, led by our fantastic team of volunteers.

Grants awarded: Central and South East

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