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Excitement as Eskdale Trail is improved

The Lake District National Park Authority has completed works to improve the 8.5-mile Eskdale Trail, which runs from Dalegarth to Ravenglass thanks to an overall package of around £2 million of funding.

Driverless Pods

We are trialing some driverless PODs in the grounds of Brockhole to see if they could offer residents and visitors accessible and sustainable transport to reduce the need to drive and to cut carbon.

Lake District’s Rusland has broadened its Horizons

Rusland Horizons is one of the first community-led Landscape Partnership Schemes to be funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It encompasses the living, working landscape of the Rusland Valley and fells in the south of the Lake District National Park.

Path improvements mean it’s easier than ever to explore Ullswater

Improvement works have recently been completed at either end of the Ullswater Valley to make these paths more accessible than ever.

Water

Thirlmere photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "How does water get into the reservoir?"

Seven ideas for walks in early summer

Early summer is a perfect time for walking in England’s largest National Park

Top tips for cheaper trips in the Lake District this summer

Great ideas for cheap and sustainable travel across the Lake District using buses, trains and bikes.

New volunteer roles at Brockhole

We're looking for new volunteer wayfinders to help us promote Brockhole, the Lake District Visitor Centre in Windermere.

New Lake District habitat conservation officers are up for green recovery challenge

The Lake District National Park Authority has recruited two new Habitat Restoration and Conservation Officers to deliver a wide range of environmental education at the Authority’s Visitor Centre, Brockhole and improve habitats within the grounds.

Flying Drones in the Lake District

Do I need permission? Do I need insurance? What do I do if I have an accident? Advice for drone pilots in the Lake District National Park

Lake District National Park Authority to be carbon net zero by 2025

After 12 months of carbon emission reducing initiatives, staff, members and volunteers at the National Park Authority say they want to be a carbon net zero operation by 2025.

National Park Authority confirms restructure

The Lake District National Park Authority has today confirmed a new organisational structure to secure its work in the Park, in response to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coniston byelaws exemption process

How to apply for short-term event registration byelaw exemption on Windermere.

Lake District woodland to be part of Ancient Canopy to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Lake District National Park Authority is delighted a group of woodlands within the Rusland Valley have been chosen as part of a nationwide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands to be dedicated to The Queen in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee.

Extension to the National Park

Defra has today announced an extension will be made to the boundary of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, following a recommendation from Natural England.

National Park announces action-packed 2017 events programme

Lake District visitors looking for inspirational ideas to enjoy the National Park will be spoilt for choice in 2017, as a packed programme of more than 350 new events and activities is launched by the Lake District National Park this week.