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Fell Futures wins Park Protector Award - Campaign for National Parks news

Lake District National Park’s Fell Futures project to revive traditional rural skills wins annual Campaign for National Parks Park Protector Award.

Posted: 09 October 2015

Saddle up to join the Lake District on the road to World Heritage

The latest guided Sky Ride is set to take place on Sunday (4 Oct) featuring many of the special qualities that will be shared in the Lake District’s 2016 bid for World Heritage status.

Posted: 29 September 2015

China serves up a taste of the Lake District

The Lake District is set to be positioned as a must-see destination for more than 20,000 people across China

Posted: 25 September 2015

Annual Inspection of Stickle Tarn

Preparation for the ten yearly inspection of Stickle Tarn will begin week commencing 21 September.

Posted: 24 September 2015

New Lake District arts festival takes flight

A new international outdoor arts festival will take flight in Kendal and the Lake District next summer as the successor to Mintfest.

Posted: 24 September 2015

Ullswater community push the boat out to admire the view

It was all aboard the boat and bus this week as members of the Ullswater community came together to celebrate the latest access improvements to the iconic Lake District valley.

Posted: 21 September 2015

SOS - swim on safe

As open water swimming makes a big splash across the Lake District’s lakes, tarns and rivers the message is to keep the tantalising treat safe.

Posted: 17 August 2015