The Lake District Communities Fund ran from 2012-2020.
A long-running farm plastic offensive which has seen thousands of tonnes of waste recycled has had another bumper crop, thanks to around 50 farmers near Penrith.
Windermere Gateway is a major project, involving landowners, businesses, stakeholders and developers, all working together to secure a vibrant future for Windermere. It will unlock opportunities for a mix of new homes, jobs, sustainable transport connections and a real sense of arrival for residents and visitors alike. Proposals will be progressive, yet sensitive to its world class landscape and natural beauty. It is an ambitious and considered plan for a prosperous future.
The Lake District National Park Authority is urging people to avoid travel and remain at home in a plea to help protect its rural communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Lake District National Park Authority is working with partners to launch two low-cost shuttle buses for summer.
On Tuesday 23 May 2017, Columbia Sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announced a first of its kind five-year partnership, making Columbia the official outfitter of the National Parks’ rangers and staff.
Community Energy Cumbria Ltd (CEC) started generating electricity on the roof of the Lake District National Park (LDNP) head office in Kendal from a 30kw solar photo voltaic array, powering computers, lighting and electrical equipment throughout the building.
For someone who has never open water swam, who is nervous of the unknown and is very comfortable being on dry land, I challenged myself to do the Great North Swim this year.
Details about the woodlands in the Lake District National Park and the outbreak Chalara Fraxinea – more commonly known as ash dieback.
Ullswater Way celebrates a successful two years. Hear from a Park Ranger on the work being done to maintain the route, in celebration of National Walking Month.
This month it's National Walking month and the perfect excuse to tell you about our wonderful guided walks.
An initiative to help local communities influence the planning of the area in which they live and work.
More details about the management of Canada geese on Windermere.
Action is being taken across the Lake District National Park to protect livestock during lambing season following tragedy in recent years.
After a long winter, we’re finally able to spend more time outdoors again, discover a new adventure and connect with nature. The value of our green spaces has never been higher as we recover from the effects of the pandemic. This John Muir Day, Graham Watson, John Muir Award Manager for Cumbria, celebrates six Cumbrians who are looking after these special places and working for a better future. Graham asks: “Who are our modern day motivators?”.
As thousands of swimmers from across the country are gearing up to take to waters of Windermere in this growing annual outdoor swimming event, a callout is being made for volunteer to join the fun.
