News releases

Latest news from across the Lake District National Park

Pam Mills at the Fish House in Rusland after repairs were completed

Rare centuries-old fish house in Rusland saved through FiPL funding

Funding through Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) allowed for repairs and restoration at the Fish House in Black Beck Wood

Posted: 30 October 2024

There’s support for proposals to extend the existing Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail.

Support for proposals to extend Keswick to Threlkeld Railway route

An online survey about proposals for new, or improved, paths linking the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail to Burns Road and Threlkeld Quarry, show there is good support for the plans.

Posted: 21 October 2024

Paddy and Jim new Fell Top Assessors for Lake District National Park

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.

Posted: 16 October 2024

Hogg House, near Hartsop.

£3.2 million investment rescues 20 important traditional Lake District barns

Twenty historic barns across the Lake District are being saved thanks to more than £2.6 million from DEFRA and more than £55k from applicants.This year, more than £3.2 million is being invested in unique and cherished farm buildings.

Posted: 03 October 2024

Family on Eamont Way

Farming funding boost for climate, nature, people and places

Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL), which provides funding for Lake District farmers and landowners to deliver projects for climate, nature, people and place, is celebrating a successful third year and an extension of funding for a fourth year.

Posted: 18 September 2024

Fell Top Assessor in the snow

The search is on for two Fell Top Assessors for a top job

The search is on for two new members of the Lake District National Park’s Fell Top Assessor team.Between December and April the team take it in turns to ascend one of England’s highest peaks, Helvellyn, to take weather readings and assess winter walking and climbing conditions.

Posted: 05 August 2024

Paddleboarders in the Lake District

National Park Authority Lake Ranger gives top tips for a safe dip

As the weather warms and visitors enjoy their summer holidays among the lakes and fells, the Lake District National Park Authority’s Lake rangers are sharing their top tips for a safe dip.

Posted: 24 July 2024

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