Grants awarded so far in the Central and South East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.
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?”.
Biography and interests of Sabine Mosner, member of the Lake District National Park Authority.
Action is being taken across the Lake District National Park to protect livestock during lambing season following tragedy in recent years.
An initiative to help local communities influence the planning of the area in which they live and work.
Six great reasons to go on one of our Lake District guided walks, led by our fantastic team of volunteers.
Links to information about the Authority's duties as the local planning authority and covers the control of development, enforcement of planning control, byelaws and other related matters. Also includes information relating to management of the National Park.
The Lake District Communities Fund ran from 2012-2020.
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.
More details about the management of Canada geese on Windermere.
A partnership working to ensure a package of public funding for sustainable hill farming and land management in the Lake District, based on the principles of public payments for public benefits, including both cultural and natural assets.
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.
Details about the woodlands in the Lake District National Park and the outbreak Chalara Fraxinea – more commonly known as ash dieback.
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.
Live webcams from around the Lake District National Park, views over Windermere, Coniston, Keswick, Ullswater and Dewentwater.
Details about this unique apprenticeship scheme in the Lake District.
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.
