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New funding package for Lake District farmers

Farmers in the Lake District National Park will be able to benefit from a new national grants programme from 1 July, with more than £1 million available locally this year.

Lake District World Heritage campaign shortlisted for top marketing award

The Lake District National Park Partnership is celebrating after its ‘Evolving Masterpiece’ communications campaign for UNESCO World Heritage status was named as a finalist in the Northern Marketing Awards 2016.

Making room for a view

The iconic views of Ullswater’s western shore are open to residents and visitors once more, thanks to a Valley Planning project to clear scrub and manage trees that were increasingly obscuring the view.

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.

7 routes for 70, celebrating 70 years of the National Park

As part of our celebration for 70 years of The Lake District National Park we’re showcasing our fantastic Miles without Stiles routes, and how the Lake District can be enjoyed by all. Our Lead Strategy Advisor, Emma Moody, tells us why Miles without Stiles are so important.

North Distinctive Area

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

Miles Without Stiles 50: Orrest Head

Accessible walking and wheelchair route from Windermere town to the top of Orrest Head fell. See route map, description and photos of the trail.

Net Zero future for the Lake District and Cumbria

Tim Duckmanton is the Lake District National Park Authority’s Team Leader for Strategy and Environment. He is currently studying towards a post graduate qualification in sustainable leadership, at the University of Cumbria.

Travelzoo’s five must-do dining experiences in the Lake District

Comedy fans will remember Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon sampling course after course of the Holbeck Ghyll's 2-AA-Rosette food in their BAFTA award-winning 'The Trip'.

Miles Without Stiles 33: Sizergh and Holeslack Wood

A route from the bottom of the car park beside the cafe and information centre at National Trust's Sizergh Castle, a 1.9km circular route.

Lake District confirmed as UK nomination for World Heritage status

The English Lake District has become the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage site status following confirmation of the bid being received by UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural agency.

Six ways to keep safe on the fells this winter

Top winter walking safety tips.

Nutrient Neutrality North West

Neutrient Neutrality regulations affect new developments in four water catchments in the Lake District. Planning applications in these catchment need nutrient neutrality information.

Byelaws

A list of byelaws in the National Park.

Top job for the fit and fearless

If you’re a fan of roaming the Lake District’s unique and sometimes testing fells in all weathers then this could be the job for you.

Blue green algae

What it looks like, how it can affect people and how to report sightings.

New partnership aims to boost the beauty of Windermere

An innovative new partnership approach to fund critical nature restoration projects has been launched to help improve the water quality of England’s largest lake, Windermere.

Put a spring in your step with a free Lake District guided walk

Lake District National Park Authority volunteers are back this spring with a refreshed range of guided walks that offer something for everyone. Returning this weekend (2 April), the volunteer-led guided walks programme is now 57 years old and provides safe, informative access to the National Park for hundreds of visitors every year.

New Lake District Farming team delivers funding boost

It’s all change in the Lake District National Park Authority’s Farming team as there’s promotion for Jasmine Holliday to Farming Officer and the introduction of local farmer, Eliza Hodgson, as a new Assistant Farming Officer.

Lake District Fell Top Team celebrate 35 years of winter safety service

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.

Affordable housing

What local occupany and Section 106 means, how we are helping to improve the situation and useful links, including to housing associations.