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Routes

Routes and maps for some of our favourite walks and bike rides in the Lake District.

Herdy supports sheep safety this spring

The iconic Cumbrian brand Herdy has teamed up with Cumbria Constabulary, Lake District National Park Authority, National Farmers Union (NFU), and the National Trust to raise awareness of the importance of keeping dogs on leads to protect sheep this Easter holidays.

Diversion leads way in Keswick Railway Path Route Restoration

Work on a 3.5km diversion means walkers can now use a new section of one of the Lake District’s most popular routes following serious flood damage.

National Park on track to create routes to resilience

The Rural Payments Agency (RPA), the body that supports farming and food production in the UK, joined National Park rangers this week on a tour of bridges and footpaths that have been repaired as part of ‘Routes to Resilience’, a £3m flood recovery project.

Troutbeck Conservation Area

Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries.

The Blog

Catch up on news, walking routes, places to stay and ideas for days out in the Lake District with the National Park blog.

Free climate resilience workshop launched for local businesses

In December 2015, severe flooding left its mark on the Lake District National Park. A year and a day after Storm Desmond, businesses are invited to attend a free workshop to improve their resilience to prepare them for climate-related impacts such as flooding and power-loss.

A beginner’s guide to glamping

Top tips on having a great glamping holiday in the Lake District.

Employment studies

Reports about the demand and future supply of employment land and premises within the Lake District National Park.

Flight to extraordinary Great War commemoration

As international attention focuses on the 100th anniversary of the bloodiest and longest battle in human history, the Lake District is presenting an extraordinary promenade performance dedicated to World War One aviation heroes.

Boat Safety Scheme - media statement

At today’s Authority meeting the Lake District National Park decided not to adopt the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) following the Marine Accident Investigation Board’s (MAIB) recommendation, as the scheme is not an effective comprehensive method of addressing the important issue of boat safety.

Car Parking annual permit

Buy an annual car park permit for one or all of the car parks run by the Lake District National Park.

Phenomenal success story celebrates first birthday

An innovative joint mission to establish a walking route in one of the Lake District’s most spectacular valleys is celebrating the first year of a phenomenal success story.

Landscape Character Assessment

Landscape Character Assessment is a tool for identifying the features that give a locality its 'sense of place' and pinpointing what makes it different from neighbouring areas.

Miles Without Stiles 17: Coniston to Torver Jetty

A walk along the shoreline of Coniston Water.

Buttermere shuttlebus from Cockermouth

Timetable for the shuttlebus from Cockermout to the Buttermere valley, running through summer 2022.

Summit Safely from our Fell Top Assessors

When heading into the outdoors we want to make sure you are prepared so you can get outside and enjoy your time safely.

Light at the end of the tunnel in Keswick to Threlkeld Reconnection Project

Work is progressing well on the £7.9 million Lake District National Park Authority led project to reconnect the much loved Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail.

Educational resources

Links to activity packs and information sheets.