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It's tupping season for sheep farmers

During the autumn months our Lake District sheep farmers are busy with tupping season. Learn all about what this means for our farmers.

Full steam ahead for reconnection of Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced

A £7.9 million funding package has been agreed to allow work to start on the final phase of reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld multi user trail which was severely damaged in Storm Desmond three years ago to the day (5 December).

National Lottery casts future for historic copper mine

The future of two of the country’s most significant historic copper mines in Coniston, Cumbria, is secure, thanks to a £450,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

Discover National Parks Fortnight 2023

It’s Discover National Parks Fortnight from 3-16 April, and this year, from Dartmoor in South West England to the Cairngorms in the North of Scotland, the UK’s most iconic protected landscapes will be sharing their work to support nature recovery.

Seven great reasons to go on a National Park guided walk

Six great reasons to go on one of our Lake District guided walks, led by our fantastic team of volunteers.

Volunteering

Volunteer with us, roles from practical conservation and leading guided walks, to gardening, greeting visitors, researching archives and archaeology.

Restored bridges reconnect popular Newlands Valley route

Two much-missed bridges in the Newlands Valley are back open, thanks to a vital cash donation from local businesses.

Free photos

Choose from more than 50 images kindly donated by the photographers. Free to use for everyone - including businesses and students.

Stanley Ghyll

Stanley Ghyll is now open again, from 1 June 2021, after a major project to bring back its natural wildlife and its view and install a great new viewing platform.

Cumbria floods update - 9 December 2015

Our rangers have been out in the national park assessing the areas affected by the weekend’s flooding and are placing cordons where there is a safety issue with access. We are asking people to take cordons and signs seriously and not to cross them.