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First cycling for all festival

A gathering geared to bring cycling to everyone beckons in the heart of the Lakes with specially adapted wheels for riders with disabilities.

Miles Without Stiles 34: Derwentwater Lakeshore

This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).

Lake District route improved for all abilities

People of all abilities can now enjoy a smoother way to take in spectacular views across Windermere, thanks to National Park rangers upgrading a new path at Bowness.

First cycling for all festival

A gathering geared to bring cycling to everyone beckons in the heart of the Lakes with specially adapted wheels for riders with disabilities.

Pupils pen push for World Heritage status

Rookie reporters are on a roll across Cumbria as junior pupils pen push for Lake District World Heritage status.

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.

A Royal Day Out

To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, we’ve put together a list of things to do, places to go and sights to see, all inspired by royal visits and the King’s love of the Lake District.

Delight as Lake District National Park Visitor Centre scoops top award

The Lake District National Park Authority’s Visitor centre – Brockhole on Windermere – was last night awarded the prestigious Cumbria Life Readers’ Choice Awards in the best Large Tourist Attraction category.

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.

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.

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.

Columbia sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announce five year partnership

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.

Celebrating a significant first planning excellence award

A far-reaching project which has seen the return of 600 students and 57 jobs in the heart of the Lakes has been hailed a regional winner in prestigious planning awards.

Grants awarded: West

Grants awarded so far in the West Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

There’s light in the Keswick to Threlkeld tunnel as trail reopening date is confirmed

The lights in the Keswick to Threlkeld Trail tunnel have been connected ahead of news that the trail will officially be reopened to the community on 5 December, on the fifth anniversary of Storm Desmond.

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.

Climate

Derwentwater photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Where does the snow go when it melts?"

Farming and Forestry Task Force

Works with the farming community to help achieve the prosperous economy theme of the Lake District National Park Partnership's Vision.

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.