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Bampton Conservation Area

Bampton is one of a string of settlements within the Lowther Valley which have attractive architectural and historic character.

Ambleside Conservation Area

Hartsop Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

A range of projects are cutting carbon in the Lake District

A number of low carbon projects are running throughout the Lake District to help tackle the climate emergency and promote best practice in the National Park.

West Windermere Way

We're creating a multi-user off-road trail for people to walk and cycle from Newby Bridge at the southern tip of Windermere up to the ferry. This will join the northern path to create an accessible route the whole length of the lake.

Conservation areas

Find out about these special areas packed with historic and architectural interest.

Bampton Grange Conservation Area

One of a string of settlements within the Lowther Valley which have attractive architectural and historic character.

Compliance and enforcement

Enforcement and monitoring is integral in controlling building development and outdoor advertisements to conserve the special qualities of the Lake District.

It’s even easier to get on your bike in the Lake District this summer

A new selection of bike hire points throughout the Lake District make it easier than ever to get on your bike - whether it’s a mountain bike or an e-bike, there’s something to suit all the family to enjoy the best of the scenery on two wheels.

Contact us and advice

Where to send your planning application, who to contact with enquiries and planning advice surgery times.

“Love Windermere” spells out new era for lake

A new “Love Windermere” partnership sees the biggest ever cooperation of sectors to tackle challenges in the lake.

Shard fences stand tall again in Hawkshead and Lickle Valley

Rare, centuries old, slate shard fences are once more features of the farming landscape thanks to grants totalling £116,707 from Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) fund via the Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA).

Top tips for cheaper trips in the Lake District this summer

Great ideas for cheap and sustainable travel across the Lake District using buses, trains and bikes.

Lake District marks first year as World Heritage Site

One year on from the momentous day in Krakow when the English Lake District became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the organisations behind the successful bid are celebrating the achievements to date and looking to the opportunities that lie ahead.

Wandering the Wainwrights via bus

The latest blog in our Wander More This Winter series comes from Lewis Jevons, who in May completed a 5-year challenge of bagging all 214 Wainwrights using only public transport. Read on to discover more about Lewis’s big adventure, and a handy walk guide to try yourself.