Find out about the many issues, environmental, social and more, that are impacting on the Lake District National Park and how we are dealing with them.
Explore Coniston Water and attractions in and around Coniston Village in the Lake District. Getting there, local information, walks and accommodation. And popular activities like hire boats and bikes from Coniston Boating Centre. More info here.
The rugged and craggy high fells of Helvellyn, Fairfield and High Street are split by the two upland valleys of Ullswater and Haweswater / Lowther. Farmland fringes the north-eastern margin of the East area, which contrasts with the high fells.The East distinctive area is predominantly rural and tranquil and has the lowest population of any of the distinctive areas. Glenridding / Patterdale is the largest settlement, with other smaller villages including Askham, Pooley Bridge and Penruddock. Ullswater is one of the four navigable lakes in the National Park, whilst Haweswater is a reservoir providing water supplies for the North West of England.
Dr Steve Curl has been appointed by Environment Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss to serve on the Lake District National Park Authority for the next four years.
Agenda and minutes.
The Lake District National Park is keen to share the message ‘Cumbria is open’, in support of our communities and businesses following last weekend’s weather. It’s important that people who are thinking of visiting this weekend know that the majority of places are still open and accessible throughout the national park. We are asking people to check routes in advance and will be sharing information on temporary rights of way closures on our website.
As the spotlight turns on the country’s vast volunteer action force local heroes who help keep the area special are saluted.
With Easter beckoning and a raft of activities on offer, Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre on the shores of Windermere, is celebrating achieving VisitEngland endorsement in their Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme.
A gentle undulating path to the shores of Crummock Water.
Find out how students can have a brilliantly educational day out on the shores of Windermere, at Brockhole - The Lake District Visitor Centre.
Funding through Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) allowed for repairs and restoration at the Fish House in Black Beck Wood
Some astounding facts and figures about some incredible events that have happened in the Lake District.
Details of two ELMS Test areas in Cumbria: The Upper Derwent catchment, and the Waver Wampool catchment on the Solway Coast.
Details of the LDNPP meetings meeting including agenda, papers and minutes.
A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.
Local businesses from around Cumbria are set to become more resilient to the impacts of extreme weather as a result of two free workshops funded by the Lake District National Park and Eden District Council this month (6 and 8 Dec).
Getting out into the fells with young children has so many benefits to their health and development and is good for parents too. As a single parent to a four and a half year old daughter, being able to share time outdoors with her has felt like a lifeline at times and continues to help me be the best parent I possibly can be.
Despite the current Covid-19 situation making group learning difficult, the Learning Team at the Lake District National Park Authority’s visitor centre, Brockhole, is looking at new ways of delivering school workshops.
