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Slipped up planning your route?

Introducing the Lake District National Park Guided Walk programme, an ultimate list of over 200 walks, all led by a volunteer guided walk expert.  Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, Grasmere, and many more amazing locations.

Flood repair work success has connected key Lakes routes

In December 2015 Storm Desmond caused £10 million damage to public paths in the Lake District. Today local partners celebrated a significant milestone in the recovery.

New Lake District Farming Officer is appointed

The National Park Authority has recently welcomed a new farming officer to join its team, tasked with supporting the Lake District farming community.

National Park Authority is seeking views on proposed Windermere improvements

A public consultation is now underway on proposed improvements to the area around Windermere Station, also known as the Windermere Gateway Area. The consultation seeks views on proposals to transform the area, enhance the transport hub and improve traffic for the community, businesses and visitors.

Lake District National Park Information Centres

Our friendly advisers can help make your visit the best ever at our Information Centre. Find out how they can help, opening times and locations.

Lake District Fell Top Team celebrate 35 years of winter safety service

The Lake District National Park Authority’s Fell Top Assessors are celebrating 35 years of the Weatherline service, supported by the Mountain Rescue service to kick off this year’s Fell Top season.

Net Zero future for the Lake District and Cumbria

Tim Duckmanton is the Lake District National Park Authority’s Team Leader for Strategy and Environment. He is currently studying towards a post graduate qualification in sustainable leadership, at the University of Cumbria.

The Lake District's World Heritage Bid

With World Heritage status, we’ll join an elite list of World Heritage sites – from Egypt’s pyramids and the Taj Mahal to Hadrian’s Wall. Get involved!

Lake District car free day

Lake District National Park staff have been asked to consider ditching motors on 22 September and support World Car Free Day.

Be a Cumbrian Girl that can

We are so lucky to have the Lake District National Park at the centre of our county. For some to enjoy on an everyday basis and others to visit frequently or occasionally.

Countryside code call for Lake District dog owners

As more people are exploring the Lake District this week during half term, they are being asked to ensure that pet dogs are kept under control as the lambing season gets underway.

Lake District National Park Planning Team named North West Planning Authority of the year

The Lake District National Park Authority scooped an impressive five awards - including the coveted Planning Authority of the Year - at the recent Royal Town Planning Institute (North West) Awards.

New Chief Executive for the Lake District National Park Authority

Gavin Capstick has been announced as the next Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, taking over from Richard Leafe in October.

Find your perfect free volunteer-led Lake District walk this spring

This year’s Lake District National Park Authority free, volunteer-led, guided walks season kicked off this weekend with a walk around Coniston's woods, tarns, and gills. There are 140 walks to choose from with a variety of routes every week through until October and they can be booked in advance on Eventbrite.

Stone circles in the Lake District

Castlerigg, Cockpit, Swinside and Burnmoor Stone Circles in the Lake District are all free to visit. Descriptions, images and how to get there, and other stone age and bronze age remains.

National Park’s archaeologist Eleanor Kingston digs to scoop gold award

The Lake District National Park Authority’s lead archaeologist, Eleanor Kingston, has been awarded ‘Community Archaeologist of the Year’ at a prestigious national excellence awards ceremony.

Partnership project opens the gates to Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar

The Lake District National Park Authority has improved a much-loved walking spot at Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar, thanks to a generous boost from the Ramblers.

Development Control Committee Archive 2010

Agendas, past minutes and associated papers for 2010 meetings.

Go loopy at Lowther thanks to new walking route

A new walking route, which forms part of the iconic Ullswater Way has recently been launched.