Graham Watson is Cumbria’s John Muir Award Manager. He is hosted and supported in the role by the Lake District National Park Authority, enabling both residents and visitors to enjoy, learn about and care for the environment around them. Here he talks about some of the work he’s been doing over the past year.
World Heritage Site status puts our rural communities on a global map, bringing real pride, lots of benefits, and a few challenges too.
As part of our celebration for 70 years of The Lake District National Park we’re showcasing our fantastic Miles without Stiles routes, and how the Lake District can be enjoyed by all. Our Lead Strategy Advisor, Emma Moody, tells us why Miles without Stiles are so important.
With far flung holidays being out of reach this summer, like many other people you may well have decided to spend your summer break in the glorious Lake District and for many of you, it will be your first visit.
It was a frosty start as the Lake District National Park Authority’s Fell Top Assessor season launched this morning with a temperature of minus 4 degrees.
The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has become the first local authority to adopt a Design Code. It's a helpful tool for planning applicants and the Authority as it clearly sets out what should be considered in development design, big or small.
Doing your bit to help tackle climate change doesn’t need to be frightening. We share five simple tricks that everyone living in or visiting the Lake District can do this autumn to cut their carbon footprint, and there’s even seasonal treats to be had.
