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Support for proposals to extend Keswick to Threlkeld Railway route

An online survey about proposals for new, or improved, paths linking the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail to Burns Road and Threlkeld Quarry, show there is good support for the plans.

Early Christmas Present from National Park

Locals and visitors to Grasmere will be able to walk off that Christmas dinner by completing the circular walk to Alcock Tarn from the village for the first time since 2015.

Moot Hall, Keswick

From Queen Elizabeth I to II, this amazing building has seen it all!

What we do

Our teams are committed to looking after the past, present and future of the Lake District National Park.

Heralding the First Signs of Spring

As we start to shake-off the cold embrace of winter and look towards the longer and (sometimes) brighter days, getting outside during this enchanting time of year can envelop us in the life-bringing energies that spring offers.

Staff benefits package

Flexible workings, local government pension, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and other benefits of working with the Lake District National Park

Mountain Landscape

Wasdale Head photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is there snow only on the fell top?"

Growing volunteers at Brockhole

After running two successful open days in March, Brockhole is looking to continue the expansion of its pool of dedicated volunteers whose role is to improve the visitor experience and support the centre’s extensive events programme.

Keswick's Mass Trespass

Keswick's Mass Trespass

Miles Without Stiles 21: Ravenglass to Saltcoats

This short route takes you from the waterfront of Ravenglass across the River Mite and on to the beachfront at Saltcoats.

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Miles Without Stiles 27: Dubwath Silver Meadows

This route is part of the Heritage Lottery Funded Bassenthwaite Reflections programme and is partly made up of recycled plastic boardwalk.

'Hearts of Oak' audio trail

Explore the remains of a water mill on this audio trail walk taking in the history of the Lake District.

Farmers connect youngsters with food origins through education pilot

A new farm education pilot project funded by FiPL is helping farmers deliver meaningful farm experiences to children, connecting them with the origins of their food and fostering an appreciation of farming and nature.

Farming

Eskdale sheep photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Why is hill farming different to other types of farming?"