Our rangers have been out in the national park assessing the areas affected by the weekend’s flooding and are placing cordons where there is a safety issue with access. We are asking people to take cordons and signs seriously and not to cross them.
Two Lake District volunteers have been recognised by UK National Parks for giving their free time and commitment towards caring for the national park.
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.
The Lake District National Park Authority and partners are gearing up for the Easter holidays and, through partnership working, are ‘hopping’ that visitors, communities and businesses are supported to help people get the most out of their time in the Lake District.
John Muir, father of the worldwide National Park movement, would have been 185 years old today. A lot of time has passed, but it’s always a good time to reflect on how we look after our wild places and our National Parks.
Lake District visitors looking for inspirational ideas to enjoy the National Park will be spoilt for choice in 2017, as a packed programme of more than 350 new events and activities is launched by the Lake District National Park this week.
Lake District glamping is ideal for your first time camping experience, particularly if you would like to enjoy a few little elements of luxury! From glamping pods to Lake District yurts, Herdy huts, shepherd huts, tree houses and bell tents – search and book online.
After 16 years and 778 summits of Helvellyn, Lake District National Park Authority Fell Top Assessor Jon Bennett today retires from this unique and special role.
Details on getting permission to film here.
The popular free Buttermere shuttle bus returns this Saturday (7 May) for the spring and summer season as part of a variety of sustainable journey options to help everyone to travel around the Lake District.
‘We’re ready for the summer’ is the message from the Lake District National Park as schools across the country break up and businesses in the park prepare themselves for the key visitor season. The Lake District was hit hard by last winter’s floods, but the National Park, together with businesses and communities, have worked hard to repair as much as possible in time to welcome visitors this summer.
What it looks like, how it can affect people and how to report sightings.
Two bridges destroyed in Storm Desmond in one of the Lake District’s most beautiful valleys are being replaced thanks to a major funding boost by an outdoor holiday organisation.
Our top tips to help you walk safely in the Lake District from planning routes and wearing the right clothes to being aware of livestock and potential hazards.
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Almost £600,000 has already been allocated in the Lake District as part of a national grants programme to help local farmers and landowners adapt for the future, become more resilient and deliver bigger and better outcomes for the environment, people and place.
Wonderful walks from Windermere. Suitable for families.
