The Lake District National Park’s Local Plan Consultation recently won two hotly contested awards at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) building in London.
The time has come, holidays, sunshine, freedom (!) and many of us, locals and visitors alike will be heading outdoors here in the Lake District. Because we all know that those mountains are special! I have been longing to be in those mountains, the most special thing that makes the Lake District a National Park.
Our wonderful volunteer guides are ready and waiting to help you discover and explore the spectacular Lake District landscape. By boot, boat or bike, our events will take you to stunning vistas and secret places.
Discover our special Wordsworth walks
As the first signs of spring are starting to show in the Lake District, it’s essential to keep dogs under control while out in the countryside as lambing season approaches.
Lake District National Park Authority volunteers are back this spring with a refreshed range of guided walks that offer something for everyone. Returning this weekend (2 April), the volunteer-led guided walks programme is now 57 years old and provides safe, informative access to the National Park for hundreds of visitors every year.
The Management Plan for the National Park is called 'The Partnership's Plan'. This is because it has been developed by many members of the Lake District National Park Partnership.
Jasmine Holliday is the Lake District National Park’s new Assistant Farming Officer. She is excited to be working with farmers to develop projects for Farming in Protected Landscapes to ensure we tackle our ambitious carbon targets together. Here she tells us about her first three months in post.
Five great reasons to join a guided walk this year
The team undertakes regular patrols and maintenance of all paths in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting the fragile upland landscapes and ensuring clear passage for walkers enjoying the beautiful scenery.
People visiting Stanley Ghyll, in Eskdale, this winter can now catch a glimpse of an iconic, historic view which has been cleared for the first time since the Victorian era.
The Lake District National Park Authority welcomes the Government’s announcement of a new nature package to invest in our most precious landscapes and connect more people to nature.
Our top tips to help you walk safely in the Lake District from planning routes and wearing the right clothes to being aware of livestock and potential hazards.
Two bridges destroyed in Storm Desmond in one of the Lake District’s most beautiful valleys are being replaced thanks to a major funding boost by an outdoor holiday organisation.
Spoils from one of the world’s dirtiest seas were collected from a Lake District beach last Saturday (16 Sept) bearing the brunt of marine mess.
Guided walk, routes and maps to download, accessible routes for pushchairs and wheelchairs, what to take walking, and what different rights of way mean for walkers in the Lake District National Park.
