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Lake District National Park Volunteers help fix a wall

Love the Lake District? Why not join our volunteering team?

It’s Volunteers’ Week (1 - 7 June) and the Lake District National Park is on the lookout for people who love the Lake District and want to play a central role in caring for and protecting this special UNESCO World Heritage site.

Posted: 03 June 2019

Lake Rangers on Windermere in the patrol boat.

Lake Ranger summer safety season sets sail

The Lake District National Park’s Lake Ranger team is geared up for another successful season, keeping people safe on and in the water and will be at this weekend’s Windermere Boat Show to offer advice and guidance.

Posted: 14 May 2019

Couple aboard an open top but looking out ofver a lake and boats on a beautiful spring day

Hop around the Park sustainably this Easter

As Easter weekend approaches, the Lake District National Park is encouraging people to think green about travelling to and around the Park.

Posted: 16 April 2019

people enjoying a National Park volunteer-led guided walk in beautiful Ullswater

Lake District volunteers lead the way this spring

A team of more than 70 dedicated volunteers are all set to inspire more than 2,000 people this year with their passion for the Lake District World Heritage site through a varied selection of walks. This Sunday (31 March) sees the start of the 2019 volunteer-led guided walks season in the Lake District.

Posted: 26 March 2019

Volunteer Annie Wallen with (l-r) Husband James, Mike Jones from Bampton Trust, Jim Campbell from the Parish Council, Jan Darrall from Friends of the Lake District and Lake District National Park area ranger, Suzy Hankin at the newly completed path at Bampton

Community improves access at new Bampton path

Ahead of Disabled Access Day on Saturday, Lake District National Park volunteer and wheelchair user Annie Wallen this week visited a new path in Bampton to road test the work.

Posted: 13 March 2019

Community and Visitor Centre at Ennerdale Bridge

Public helps shape Lakes Local Plan

The Lake District National Park Authority is heralding the success of its 2018 draft Local Plan consultation resulting in significant changes to the way the development of new houses, businesses and visitor attractions will be managed within the park.

Posted: 28 February 2019

Dogs on a lead exploring the Lake District.

Countryside code call for Lake District dog owners

As more people are exploring the Lake District this week during half term, they are being asked to ensure that pet dogs are kept under control as the lambing season gets underway.

Posted: 20 February 2019