Hartsop Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation
The team undertakes regular patrols and maintenance of all paths in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, protecting the fragile upland landscapes and ensuring clear passage for walkers enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Agenda for the Development Control Committee meeting
Agenda for the Development Control Committee
An area of land from which water drains from before flowing into the water system.
The Christmas festivities have passed and New Year is well and truly upon us which for many heralds the beginning of those dreaded January Blues. Returning to the normal 9-5 routine and dealing with those frosty winter mornings simply doesn’t help us reconcile with the fact that all the fun of Christmas has now passed for yet another year.
Travelling around the Lake District by bike, bus, boat or on foot is a perfect way to discover the Lake District and take in the fresh air and views, as well as looking after this special place!
Farming plays a special role in the Lake District, its identity and cultural heritage. A rugged landscape from which to carve a living, a potential World Heritage Site in 2017, and the prospect of the UK leaving the EU in 2019.
The Lake District is open for business, that’s the message from the Lake District National Park as it launches its new 2016 events guide this week.
Communities and businesses around the Lake District’s Ullswater Valley are celebrating the launch of a brand new walking route – the Ullswater Way - around what many believe to be England’s most beautiful lake. The new, 20-mile walking route connects the spectacular scenery along the shores of Ullswater and surrounding mountains, with the picturesque villages and attractions, meaning visitors can enjoy even more of this special corner of the Lake District.
Miles without stiles route 48 - Hawkshead to Loanthwaite Lane.
As the Lake District National Park’s fell top assessors return this week to make their daily trek up Helvellyn, this winter they will share even more top tips using #summitsafely to help walkers stay safe on the fells.
You’d have to have your head buried some way in the ground for the past few months if you’ve managed to miss the fact that the Lake District National Park has recently become a World Heritage site, joining the likes of the Taj Mahal and the Great Barrier Reef.
The Lake District. It means many different things to each of us. For some it is the stunning mountains and fells which are a beauty to behold.
Two Lake District volunteers have been recognised by UK National Parks for giving their free time and commitment towards caring for the national park.
The Lake District National Park is famous for high fells, deep glacial lakes and thriving rural communities. But did you know the National Park is also growing in reputation as a foodie destination?
