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From left to right we have Jim Evans, Zach Poulton and Paddy Cave. Jim is holding a wind and temperature metre.

New recruits summit Helvellyn for first day on the job as Fell Top Assessors

Two new recruits join the Fell Top Assessor team climbing the Lake District peak every day until Easter

Posted: 02 December 2024

The Lake District Archaeology Volunteer Network carrying out a field survey at Swinside Stone Circle.

Sellout conference celebrates latest archaeology finds from Lake District

The stories of how people lived and worked in the Lake District centuries ago were brought to life at a sell-out, one day conference in Ambleside this month (Saturday, November 9).

Posted: 22 November 2024

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