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Plastic Waste in Buttermere.

Help play your part this Lake District Summer

As the weather warms and school holidays begin, the Lake District National Park Authority is urging people to play their part in helping look after the national park and internationally-recognised World Heritage Site.

Posted: 25 July 2019

runners on the Ullswater Way

Popular Ullswater route has been improved thanks to generous £7K donation

Much needed path repairs along the Ullswater Way at Watermillock Church have recently been completed thanks to a generous £7,000 donation from the organisers of the Montane Lakeland 100 event.

Posted: 15 July 2019

sitting on a picnic blanket is  David Bliss, Lowther Castle, Dylan Jackman, Ranger with Lake District National Park, Tim Clarke, Friends of the Ullswater Way, Suzy Hankin, Area Ranger with Lake District National Park and Anne Clarke, Friends of the Ullswater Way.

Go loopy at Lowther thanks to new walking route

A new walking route, which forms part of the iconic Ullswater Way has recently been launched.

Posted: 12 July 2019

Businesses gather for the second anniversary of World Heritage Site status

Anniversary event marks World Heritage success

Today (9 July) marks two years since the Lake District was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. At a special anniversary event businesses, organisations and community representatives gathered to take stock of what this has meant for them and to get advice and inspiration on how to harness the benefits of operating in a World Heritage Site.

Posted: 09 July 2019

Lake DIstrict NAtional PArk Ranger putting the final touches to the new gates at Helsington

Partnership project opens the gates to Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar

The Lake District National Park Authority has improved a much-loved walking spot at Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar, thanks to a generous boost from the Ramblers.

Posted: 04 July 2019

Planning Editor Richard Garlick with the Lake District National Park’s Paula Allan, Rob Allison, Laura Ross and Hanna Latty  with the two planning awards

Lake District National Park scoops prestigious double planning award

The Lake District National Park’s Local Plan Consultation recently won two hotly contested awards at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) building in London.

Posted: 12 June 2019

Farming Officer

New Lake District National Park Farming Officer has seen and 'herd' it all first hand

The National Park’s newly appointed dedicated farming officer has been farming in Cumbria for the past 10 years. Andrea Meanwell is truly passionate about the Lake District and championing the importance of the future of farming in the area.

Posted: 06 June 2019