Two new recruits join the Fell Top Assessor team climbing the Lake District peak every day until Easter
The ever-popular Lake District National Park Authority free volunteer-led guided walks have launched for 2023, just in time for the spring holidays. There is a wide variety of easy to medium level walks available, all in small groups of up to 20 people, and led by welcoming and cheery volunteers.
The Lake District National Park restarts its popular daily weather service this week, asking people to check the Weatherline report as a crucial part of their winter walk preparation.
With record numbers of visitors set to head to the Lake District this year, a team of seasoned walkers who guide groups across the landscape are dusting off their walking boots ready for the first guided walk of the year this weekend.
The Lakes will again be Alive to the sights and sounds of this annual cultural extravaganza.
Miles without stiles route 45 - White Moss Common to Steps End.
The mountains were never on my radar but after a sudden realisation that my life had spiralled out of control, due to a poisonous combination of depression, alcoholism, smoking and obesity, this all changed.
What do you do when you really need the toilet and there just isn’t one available? You might think that the occasional alfresco poo is ok, but it takes twelve months to biodegrade and with 19 million people visiting the Lake District each year, it could create a smelly problem.
Our Wander More This Winter series aims to encourage people to get out in the Lakes and enjoy its mental and physical health benefits. Our second feature comes from Ellie, our Communications Assistant, and Emily, our Digital Content Officer, who hopped on a bus to make the most of the new £2 bus fare. Despite the inevitable rain, they had a great day exploring the Lakes!
Winter is a great time to get out on the fells, and for me I always feel better both physically and mentally after running in the amazing Lake District fells I’m lucky enough to have on my doorstep. As 2020 starts and the nights become lighter it’s time to start thinking about our goals and challenges for the year ahead.
Works with the farming community to help achieve the prosperous economy theme of the Lake District National Park Partnership's Vision.
Explore Ullswater - the second largest lake in England surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Information on things to do around Ullswater, where to stay and walks. Glenridding is a popular starting point for walkers and climbers going up Helvellyn, England's third highest mountain.
Stanley Ghyll is now open again, from 1 June 2021, after a major project to bring back its natural wildlife and its view and install a great new viewing platform.
The Lake District is the perfect place for a springtime break. Here are five ideas for a wonderful spring walk
The Lake District is bursting with breath taking views, picture post card villages, mesmerising Lakes and epic mountains. It’s hard to narrow down where to go and what to see.
Miles without stiles route 43 - New Dungeon Ghyll to Elterwater.
Far Sawrey Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan - consultation
Fashionable viewpoints from the eighteenth century.
