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Discover National Parks Fortnight 2023

It’s Discover National Parks Fortnight from 3-16 April, and this year, from Dartmoor in South West England to the Cairngorms in the North of Scotland, the UK’s most iconic protected landscapes will be sharing their work to support nature recovery.

Restored bridges reconnect popular Newlands Valley route

Two much-missed bridges in the Newlands Valley are back open, thanks to a vital cash donation from local businesses.

Latest in the Lake District

Catch up with the latest news and features from the Lake District National Park blog.

Information and Data

Freedom of Information Act information.

LDNPA in top 10 per cent of planning authorities issuing planning enforcement notices

Latest Government figures show the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) served more planning enforcement notices than any National Park Authority in England and is ranked joint 22nd of 322 local planning authorities nationally for the number of planning enforcement notices served.

Stanley Ghyll

Stanley Ghyll is now open again, from 1 June 2021, after a major project to bring back its natural wildlife and its view and install a great new viewing platform.

New team of flood recovery rangers kick start ‘Routes to Resilience’

A new team of park rangers are set to help people in the Lake District enjoy even more of the National Park this New Year.

It's tupping season for sheep farmers

During the autumn months our Lake District sheep farmers are busy with tupping season. Learn all about what this means for our farmers.

Owners urged to keep dogs on leads ahead of Easter holidays

In a joint message, the Lake District National Park Authority, Cumbria Police, National Farmers’ Union and National Trust are urging dog owners to keep their pets on leads ahead of the Easter holidays.

National Lottery casts future for historic copper mine

The future of two of the country’s most significant historic copper mines in Coniston, Cumbria, is secure, thanks to a £450,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Miles Without Stiles 25: Buttermere Lakeshore

Varying lengths of walks, depending on levels, taking in the beauty of Buttermere.

Outdoor toilet tips

What do you do when you really need the toilet and there just isn’t one available? You might think that the occasional alfresco poo is ok, but it takes twelve months to biodegrade and with 19 million people visiting the Lake District each year, it could create a smelly problem.

Troutbeck Conservation Area

Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries.

Routes

Routes and maps for some of our favourite walks and bike rides in the Lake District.

Miles Without Stiles 26: Loweswater

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