When heading into the outdoors we want to make sure you are prepared so you can get outside and enjoy your time safely.
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.
A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.
Closures of footpaths, bridleways and roads in the Lake District National Park
Provides additional specific knowledge and expertise on the issues, challenges and successes behind achieving the prosperous economy aims of the Lake District National Park Partnership.
Consultation period 2016 on Burneside Neighbourhood Plan, including the parishes of Strickland Ketel and Strickland Roger.
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).
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.
With links to the Lake District National Park Hydropower Scoping Study. Our fells and high rainfall mean that we have a large number of watercourses in the National Park, and some of these may be suitable for hydropower schemes.
The Keswick Information Centre has a stunning, large room offering ideal meeting space or exhibition space for all types of organisations.Situated on the top floor of the Moot Hall, the Community Room can comfortably sit 50 people theatre style, or 24 people boardroom style.
As the spotlight turns on the country’s vast volunteer action force local heroes who help keep the area special are saluted.
Photographs from the 1890s and later of Brockhole House.
Made up of organisations with an interest in reducing carbon emissions in the area as part of the work of the Lake District National Park Partnership.
