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Car-free - just the ticket

Green travel supporters practised what they preached in a 1,000-mile car-free epic Lake District journey.

Development Control Committee Archive 2010

Agendas, past minutes and associated papers for 2010 meetings.

Find your perfect free volunteer-led Lake District walk this spring

This year’s Lake District National Park Authority free, volunteer-led, guided walks season kicked off this weekend with a walk around Coniston's woods, tarns, and gills. There are 140 walks to choose from with a variety of routes every week through until October and they can be booked in advance on Eventbrite.

Traditional Lake District barns saved from dereliction thanks to new grant

A Lake District barn in Longsleddale is amongst the first in the country to benefit from a pilot grant to sensitively repair the building for continued agricultural use and to preserve the appearance of the surrounding cultural landscape.

New Chief Executive for the Lake District National Park Authority

Gavin Capstick has been announced as the next Chief Executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, taking over from Richard Leafe in October.

Lake District Chairman announced as new National Parks England Chair

Mike McKinley, Chair of the Lake District National Park Authority, has this week been announced as the new Chair of National Parks England, the organisation representing all ten English National Parks.

Lake District National Park Planning Team named North West Planning Authority of the year

The Lake District National Park Authority scooped an impressive five awards - including the coveted Planning Authority of the Year - at the recent Royal Town Planning Institute (North West) Awards.

Partnership project opens the gates to Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar

The Lake District National Park Authority has improved a much-loved walking spot at Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar, thanks to a generous boost from the Ramblers.

Lakes Alive Programme for 2018

Lakes Alive have announced their plans to once again transform spaces in Kendal and invite residents and visitors to either ‘dip a toe in’ or ‘dive head first’ into a vibrant programme of contemporary work and happenings - all presented and performed by artists from home and abroad.

Lake District land specialist joins National Park

A Pooley Bridge land agent looking to put something back into his community has become the latest member to join the Lake District National Park.

Forget the gym – hiking is the best New Year’s fitness resolution

In 2017 I walked all 446 mountains over 2000ft in England and Wales in six months - the fastest ever time. 171 of these mountains are in the Lake District - so it included loads of explorations in Lakeland, which was amazing.

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays Buys Hassness House in The Lake District

Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is pleased to announce the purchase of Hassness House, Buttermere on 8 September 2016.

Five walks around Windermere

Wonderful walks from Windermere. Suitable for families.

Lake District National Park Partnership

How key organisations work together.

Countryside code call for Lake District dog owners

As more people are exploring the Lake District this week during half term, they are being asked to ensure that pet dogs are kept under control as the lambing season gets underway.

Stone circles in the Lake District

Castlerigg, Cockpit, Swinside and Burnmoor Stone Circles in the Lake District are all free to visit. Descriptions, images and how to get there, and other stone age and bronze age remains.

Public helps shape Lakes Local Plan

The Lake District National Park Authority is heralding the success of its 2018 draft Local Plan consultation resulting in significant changes to the way the development of new houses, businesses and visitor attractions will be managed within the park.

Community improves access at new Bampton path

Ahead of Disabled Access Day on Saturday, Lake District National Park volunteer and wheelchair user Annie Wallen this week visited a new path in Bampton to road test the work.

High praise for Lake District volunteers

Two Lake District volunteers have been recognised by UK National Parks for giving their free time and commitment towards caring for the national park.