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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.

Lake District National Park Partnership

How key organisations work together.

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.

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.

Communities in a World Heritage Site

World Heritage Site status puts our rural communities on a global map, bringing real pride, lots of benefits, and a few challenges too.

National Park sets sail on a new visitor travel strategy

Wrapping up the end of a busy summer season and ahead of World Tourism Day on Thursday, Lake District organisations and transport providers have stepped onboard an ambitious new plan to manage visitor travel for the next 20 years.

Supporting farming communities’ cultural heritage

Farmers play a vital role in the Lake District, and that is why I’m here to give them a voice and the support they need. My role as the Farming Officer had a busy start, supporting local agricultural shows in the Lake District by sponsoring classes.

Fell Futures wins Park Protector Award - Campaign for National Parks news

Lake District National Park’s Fell Futures project to revive traditional rural skills wins annual Campaign for National Parks Park Protector Award.

Lake District National Park Authority welcomes Government’s nature package announcement

The Lake District National Park Authority welcomes the Government’s announcement of a new nature package to invest in our most precious landscapes and connect more people to nature.

Partnership’s Management Plan 2020-2025

The Management Plan for the National Park is called 'The Partnership's Plan'. This is because it has been developed by many members of the Lake District National Park Partnership.

Central and South East Distinctive Area

All you need to know about the Central and South East Lake District Area - including news, community fund projects and contact details for the Area Ranger.

Lakes golfing inspiration

Brockhole's new mini golf course was designed by Cumbrian school children, inspired by the Lake District landscape and characters.

Walks to inspire in 2017

Five great reasons to join a guided walk this year

Lake District receives £3m flood recovery cash boost

We are delighted to announce on Friday 18 November, a £3million grant will kick-start ‘Routes to Resilience’, our 18-month flood recovery programme.

Our vision for 2030

Sets out our vision of the future National Park.

Take the lead in the Lake District this lambing season

As the first signs of spring are starting to show in the Lake District, it’s essential to keep dogs under control while out in the countryside as lambing season approaches.

Recycled uniform is sent from Scafell Pike to Mount Kilimanjaro with love

Around 100kg of recycled uniform from the Lake District National Park has recently landed in East Africa to kit out porters working in a National Park there.

Grasmere and Rydal

Discover Grasmere and its many attractions and walks it has to offer. The village has numerous shops, pubs and cafes plus you can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and sample the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread. In the summer make sure you hire a rowing boat to explore Grasmere lake.