Much needed path repairs along the Ullswater Way at Watermillock Church have recently been completed thanks to a generous £7,000 donation from the organisers of the Montane Lakeland 100 event.
Top tips on planning your visit to the Lake District National Park, England's largest.
The Lake District National Park Authority has recently recruited four new apprentices to join its ranger teams to help keep the Lake District special.
Windermere Gateway is a major project, involving landowners, businesses, stakeholders and developers, all working together to secure a vibrant future for Windermere. It will unlock opportunities for a mix of new homes, jobs, sustainable transport connections and a real sense of arrival for residents and visitors alike. Proposals will be progressive, yet sensitive to its world class landscape and natural beauty. It is an ambitious and considered plan for a prosperous future.
The charity, Campaign for National Park launched its New Perspectives Bursary scheme back in 2021. Aimed at 18-35 year-olds with a story to tell about National Parks in England and Wales. The scheme provided funding, support and training to make a diverse range of voices heard.
Cumbria has one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the UK and ignoring the government’s stay at home guidance this bank holiday weekend will cost lives. This stark warning comes from the Lake District National Park Authority, Cumbria Police and Cumbria County Council as they report an increase in the number of people travelling to and around the National Park.
The Lake District National Park Authority is one of 25 areas in England that has been successful in securing a place on the Government’s Design Code Pathfinder Programme
The Lake District National Park is famous for high fells, deep glacial lakes and thriving rural communities. But did you know the National Park is also growing in reputation as a foodie destination?
Did you know you can reach the beautiful west coast of the Lake District on a scenic rail journey from Barrow, Lancaster, Carlisle and beyond?
Just after the war, 100 years ago, 14 Lake District summits including Great Gable and Scafell Pike were gifted to the National Trust to look after on behalf of the nation. This weekend it’s apt that we share just how these gifts of freedom, described at the time as ‘the world’s greatest war memorials’ have played a special role the National Trust’s year of remembrance.
A programme of flood recovery work in the Lake District National Park is celebrating its 50th bridge repair with the project running ahead of schedule.
All you need to know about the Northern Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.
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Lake District National Park staff have been asked to consider ditching motors on 22 September and support World Car Free Day.
A new Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMS) that will replace current farming schemes is being tested in the Lake District.
This week, Members of the National Park Authority agreed to open a consultation on proposals to make the financial savings required to secure future services and practical work across the National Park. Like many organisations and businesses, the National Park Authority has been financially impacted by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, leading to a budget deficit of £1.2m for 2021/22.
The Lake District National Park Authority’s Fell Top Assessors are celebrating 35 years of the Weatherline service, supported by the Mountain Rescue service to kick off this year’s Fell Top season.
The National Park’s newly appointed dedicated farming officer has been farming in Cumbria for the past 10 years. Andrea Meanwell is truly passionate about the Lake District and championing the importance of the future of farming in the area.
The Lake District is set to be positioned as a must-see destination for more than 20,000 people across China
Who owns the land in the Lake District National Park? The Lake District National Park Authority owns less than 4% of the National Park, but we work with landowners to protect all of it.
