Pupils from schools in the Kendal area and visitors to Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre have written the longest letter to the Lake District’s World Heritage bid team, to help them show the UNESCO judging panel why the national park is so special to them. The result is a giant reel of heartfelt messages expressing their love for the beautiful place they call home.
Just after the war, 100 years ago, 14 Lake District summits including Great Gable and Scafell Pike were gifted to the National Trust to look after on behalf of the nation. This weekend it’s apt that we share just how these gifts of freedom, described at the time as ‘the world’s greatest war memorials’ have played a special role the National Trust’s year of remembrance.
The National Park’s newly appointed dedicated farming officer has been farming in Cumbria for the past 10 years. Andrea Meanwell is truly passionate about the Lake District and championing the importance of the future of farming in the area.
The National Park Authority is asking local people, visitors and industry experts to help develop a design code for the Lake District in a consultation that starts today and will run until 15 May.
Tarn Hows, situated between the south lakes villages of Coniston and Hawkshead, affords stunning views of the surrounding fells and has an accessible circular walk, suitable for wheelchair users. Ideal for a short walk or can be extended to include a longer hike to the summit of nearby Black Crag.
Richard Leafe, the longstanding chief executive of the Lake District National Park Authority, has announced his departure from what he describes as ‘the most wonderful job.”
The Lake District National Park Authority’s Fell Top Assessors are celebrating 35 years of the Weatherline service, supported by the Mountain Rescue service to kick off this year’s Fell Top season.
Discover the Ullswater Way
The National Park Authority has recently welcomed a new farming officer to join its team, tasked with supporting the Lake District farming community.
As the weather warms and school holidays begin, the Lake District National Park Authority is urging people to play their part in helping look after the national park and internationally-recognised World Heritage Site.
Discover Wastwater, the deepest lake in England, situated to the west of the Lake District National Park. Explore the surrounding villages, walks, pubs and book attractions online like the Coast Aquarium, Muncaster Castle and Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
It’s fantastic to see so many people making wiser choices to help look after our natural environment, such as using reusable water bottles or leaving the car at home, so it’s timely to hear from an inspirational local young person who is taking small steps to make huge changes for the Lake District and beyond.
As lockdown is being lifted slowly and people may starting to think about venturing back to the Lake District when it’s allowed, the National Park Authority is asking visitors to ensure that puppies are ready for the countryside.
How climate change impacts the Lake District and how how we are managing these challenges.
The Lake District National Park Authority has started work to make the summit of Alfred Wainwright’s first fell, Orrest Head in Windermere, easier for more people to reach.
