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Our Values

Our values are central to the way the Lake District National Park Authority works. They indicate what you can expect when coming into contact with our staff, members or volunteers:

Stanley Ghyll

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 National Park logo

Explains our corporate colours, logo and website design

Seven great reasons to go on a National Park guided walk

Six great reasons to go on one of our Lake District guided walks, led by our fantastic team of volunteers.

Volunteering

Volunteer with us, roles from practical conservation and leading guided walks, to gardening, greeting visitors, researching archives and archaeology.

Fishing

Useful links about fishing in the Lake District, including a section on Windermere.

Full steam ahead for reconnection of Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced

A £7.9 million funding package has been agreed to allow work to start on the final phase of reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld multi user trail which was severely damaged in Storm Desmond three years ago to the day (5 December).

Restored bridges reconnect popular Newlands Valley route

Two much-missed bridges in the Newlands Valley are back open, thanks to a vital cash donation from local businesses.

Cross Lakes Experience

Explore Windermere, Coniston Water and the breathtaking countryside between without a car.

Employment studies

Reports about the demand and future supply of employment land and premises within the Lake District National Park.

The Blog

Catch up on news, walking routes, places to stay and ideas for days out in the Lake District with the National Park blog.

Diversion leads way in Keswick Railway Path Route Restoration

Work on a 3.5km diversion means walkers can now use a new section of one of the Lake District’s most popular routes following serious flood damage.

FAQs and useful information about World Heritage Status

Including reports about making our case, planning, the economics, governance and budget.

Miles Without Stiles 17: Coniston to Torver Jetty

A walk along the shoreline of Coniston Water.

Troutbeck Conservation Area

Date of next conservation area appraisal and link to map with current boundaries.

Herdy supports sheep safety this spring

The iconic Cumbrian brand Herdy has teamed up with Cumbria Constabulary, Lake District National Park Authority, National Farmers Union (NFU), and the National Trust to raise awareness of the importance of keeping dogs on leads to protect sheep this Easter holidays.