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‘Forgotten’ view unveiled in the Western Lakes

People visiting Stanley Ghyll, in Eskdale, this winter can now catch a glimpse of an iconic, historic view which has been cleared for the first time since the Victorian era.

Lakes golfing inspiration

Brockhole's new mini golf course was designed by Cumbrian school children, inspired by the Lake District landscape and characters.

Lake District farmers on a journey towards net zero

Jasmine Holliday is the Lake District National Park’s new Assistant Farming Officer. She is excited to be working with farmers to develop projects for Farming in Protected Landscapes to ensure we tackle our ambitious carbon targets together. Here she tells us about her first three months in post.

Grasmere and Rydal

Discover Grasmere and its many attractions and walks it has to offer. The village has numerous shops, pubs and cafes plus you can also visit Wordsworth's grave in the churchyard and sample the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread. In the summer make sure you hire a rowing boat to explore Grasmere lake.

Lake District receives £3m flood recovery cash boost

We are delighted to announce on Friday 18 November, a £3million grant will kick-start ‘Routes to Resilience’, our 18-month flood recovery programme.

Supporting farming communities’ cultural heritage

Farmers play a vital role in the Lake District, and that is why I’m here to give them a voice and the support they need. My role as the Farming Officer had a busy start, supporting local agricultural shows in the Lake District by sponsoring classes.

Fix the Fells volunteers spent 3000 days fixing Lake District paths in 2024

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.

Our vision for 2030

Sets out our vision of the future National Park.

Lake District National Park scoops prestigious double planning award

The Lake District National Park’s Local Plan Consultation recently won two hotly contested awards at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) building in London.

Access to water

Includes links to useful reports.

Lake District National Park Authority welcomes Government’s nature package announcement

The Lake District National Park Authority welcomes the Government’s announcement of a new nature package to invest in our most precious landscapes and connect more people to nature.

Lake District car park to be removed to protect special landscape

The Lake District National Park Authority works hard to ensure planning rules are followed and the special qualities of its spectacular landscape are safeguarded. As part of this work, it has been ruled that a car park at Low Grassings near Coniston must be removed.

National Park sets sail on a new visitor travel strategy

Wrapping up the end of a busy summer season and ahead of World Tourism Day on Thursday, Lake District organisations and transport providers have stepped onboard an ambitious new plan to manage visitor travel for the next 20 years.