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Five Favourite Spring Walks

The Lake District is the perfect place for a springtime break. Here are five ideas for a wonderful spring walk

Insider’s guide from a local lady

Steph, our Digital and Design Assistant gives her top tips for walking in the Lake District.

Join a walk with a Lake District expert

With record numbers of visitors set to head to the Lake District this year, a team of seasoned walkers who guide groups across the landscape are dusting off their walking boots ready for the first guided walk of the year this weekend.

National Park calls for summer of kindness in the Lake District

Today marks a key milestone for the Lake District as the country takes another step out of lockdown with hotels and hospitality businesses reopening. Ahead of what’s set to be a very busy summer, the Lake District National Park is asking people to be Lake District Kind.

Minibus tours and bus explorer tickets

Leave the car behind and enjoy the views from an elevated position.

Park thanks public for record response to ‘Shape the Lakes’ Local Plan

The Lake District National Park is today thanking the record number of local residents and businesses who took part in its recent Local Plan review. Throughout May and June more than 2,700 people reviewed planning policies and land allocations that could potentially have an impact on their future in the Lake District.

Plan your winter visit to the Lake District

Top tips on planning your visit to the Lake District National Park, England's largest.

National Park Partnership seeks dynamic leader who loves the Lakes

The Lake District National Park Partnership is looking for a senior leader who really loves the Lake District to come forward as a new Chair before Valentine's Day.

History of tourism

Find out how Wordsworth and railways influenced tourism in the Lake District.

Farming

Farming is at the heart of our communities, economy and has shaped our landscape over centuries, as it now evolves to deliver livestock and a healthy environment.

Visiting the Lake District

Where to stay, places to go, things to do, visitor accommodation and events in the Lake District National Park.

Lake District National Park Information Centres

Our friendly advisers can help make your visit the best ever at our Information Centre. Find out how they can help, opening times and locations.

Climate change

How climate change impacts the Lake District and how how we are managing these challenges.

New Fell Top Assessors join Lake District National Park ahead of winter season launch

The Lake District National Park welcomes two fresh faces to its Fell Top Assessor team. Paddy and Jim are the latest recruits to the team summitting Helvellyn over winter to provide important weather updates for walkers.

Herdy brings a friendly face to the Lake District’s World Heritage bid

Herdy, the iconic Lake District sheep lovemark has joined a growing list of organisations to state their support for the Lake District World Heritage bid, becoming the lead commercial collaboration partner and creating a unique ‘United by Herdy’ logo for the bid campaign.

Car cutting drive accelerates

Park and ride with a difference sees an innovative concept set to cut car travel in the Lake District.

Places to visit and areas of the Lake District National Park

Explore the most popular places to visit in the Lake District including Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston Water, Ullswater, Grasmere and the Langdale Valley. Plan your visit and make the most of your stay!

Getting to and around

Public transport links and tips so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery!