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Young Rangers nurture native woodlands

A group of Young Rangers, aged between 14 to 18 years, spent the day working with Isaac Johnston, Thirlmere Resilience Project Officer for the John Muir Trust on a patch of woodland overlooking Thirlmere.

Miles Without Stiles 47: Wray Castle to Loanthwaite

Miles without stiles route 47 - Wray Castle to Outgate and Low Loanthwaite.

University Honour for National Park Chief Executive

In recognition of his significant achievement in the field of geography, Richard Leafe, chief executive of the Lake District National Park, has received a Doctor of Letters honorary degree from the University of Sheffield.

Wartime evacuation

From Gainsborough's 'Blue Boy' to Blackwell's schoolgirls, many evacuees called the Lake District home.

Terms and conditions for Rights of Way sponsorship and donations

Full terms and conditions for Rights of Way sponsorship and donations.

Miles Without Stiles 27: Dubwath Silver Meadows

This route is part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Bassenthwaite Reflections programme and is partly made up of recycled plastic boardwalk.

Farming

Eskdale sheep photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is hill farming different to other types of farming?"

Wildlife

Red squirrel photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "What are the main threats to red squirrels?"

Early Christmas Present from National Park

Locals and visitors to Grasmere will be able to walk off that Christmas dinner by completing the circular walk to Alcock Tarn from the village for the first time since 2015.

Cultural Heritage

Grasmere Gingerbread shop photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "How can you tell the building is old?"

Moot Hall, Keswick

From Queen Elizabeth I to II, this amazing building has seen it all!