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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.

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.

Concerned farmers welcome support this lambing season

Action is being taken across the Lake District National Park to protect livestock during lambing season following tragedy in recent years.

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.

Baa-riliant family fun at a farming show

Agriculture shows are a huge part of the farming culture. Across the Lake District and Cumbria there are several farming shows that take place during the year – a place where you can take a peak into the life of a farmer.

Case study: Fell Futures Apprentices

Details about this unique apprenticeship scheme in 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.

Celebrating Two Years of the Ullswater Way

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.

Scenic shuttle buses return for summer season

The Lake District National Park Authority is working with partners to launch two low-cost shuttle buses for summer.

Five great reasons to go on a guided walk

This month it's National Walking month and the perfect excuse to tell you about our wonderful guided walks.

Call for Great North Swim Volunteers

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.

Solar project marks new era for National Park

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.

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.

Miles Without Stiles 24: Ennerdale Forest Road

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

Reconnecting the A591 Grasmere to Keswick

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