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Nibthwaite to Parkamoor

Information on access around Parkamoor for vehicles.

Grants awarded

Since the Lake District Communities Fund was launched in 2012 it has supported many projects.

Lake District flood recovery project stepping into final phase

Much loved stepping stones in Rydal have been reinstated just in time for the school summer holidays as the Storm Desmond flood recovery scheme ‘Routes to Resilience’ nears its end.

Gear, weather and skills – it’s all about being #AdventureSmart

Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team is one of 12 teams covering Cumbria and it’s also one of the busiest. From our base near Glenridding, we responded to 83 call outs in 2018. Made up of volunteers and available 24/7, our Team is reliant on donations and fundraising from supporters.

Wild swimming for the complete novice

For someone who has never open water swam, who is nervous of the unknown and is very comfortable being on dry land, I challenged myself to do the Great North Swim this year.

Discover the Lake District with help from a Cumbrian Primary School

School’s out for summer! So there’s no better time to share a guide to the perfect Lake District summer created by the year 6 class at Our Lady and St Patrick’s Primary School in Maryport.

Grants awarded: South

Grants awarded so far in the South Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Little Langdale

Information on access to Little Langdale for vehicles.

Fishing

Useful links about fishing in the Lake District, including a section on Windermere.

Bassenthwaite permits

Fishing and boating permits for Bassenthwaite Lake. Permits for 1 day, 1 week, 3 months and 12 months available to buy online.

Windermere byelaws exemption process

How to apply for short-term event registration byelaw exemption on Windermere.

Miles Without Stiles 42: Lanthwaite Wood, Crummock Water

A gentle undulating path to the shores of Crummock Water.

Miles Without Stiles 17: Coniston to Torver Jetty

A walk along the shoreline of Coniston Water.

How the Mountains saved my life by Fell Foodie

The mountains were never on my radar but after a sudden realisation that my life had spiralled out of control, due to a poisonous combination of depression, alcoholism, smoking and obesity, this all changed.

Case study: Fell Futures Apprentices

Details about this unique apprenticeship scheme in the Lake District.

Industrial heritage sites

The best industrial heritage sites to visit in the Lake District, from copper and slate mines, to bobbin mills, damns and tanneries. Many sites free to visit.

Four reasons Harry and Meghan (and you) should choose a Lake District mini-moon this summer

It's been months in the planning and the whole country is waiting to see the first glimpses of the Royal couple on their big day. We're not waiting to see the dress, the colour of The Queen's hat or the chosen song for the first dance. We want to know where Harry and Meghan are going on their Honeymoon of course.

Miles Without Stiles 24: Ennerdale Forest Road

A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.

Miles Without Stiles 23: Ennerdale Views

A level walk along Ennerdale Water's western shore with fantastic views of the wild Ennerdale fells.