Community Energy Cumbria Ltd (CEC) started generating electricity on the roof of the Lake District National Park (LDNP) head office in Kendal from a 30kw solar photo voltaic array, powering computers, lighting and electrical equipment throughout the building.
We spent the day with two Field Rangers at Orrest Head, one of our Miles without Stiles routes. From re-surfacing the path to adding drainage to dry-stone walls.
A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.
More details about the management of Canada geese on Windermere.
The lights in the Keswick to Threlkeld Trail tunnel have been connected ahead of news that the trail will officially be reopened to the community on 5 December, on the fifth anniversary of Storm Desmond.
Ullswater Way celebrates a successful two years. Hear from a Park Ranger on the work being done to maintain the route, in celebration of National Walking Month.
Plans to restore the historic kitchen garden at the Lake District National Park’s Visitor Centre, Brockhole, have recently been unveiled and volunteers are being encouraged to sign up to help along the way.
Links to information about the Authority's duties as the local planning authority and covers the control of development, enforcement of planning control, byelaws and other related matters. Also includes information relating to management of the National Park.
Action is being taken across the Lake District National Park to protect livestock during lambing season following tragedy in recent years.
As thousands of swimmers from across the country are gearing up to take to waters of Windermere in this growing annual outdoor swimming event, a callout is being made for volunteer to join the fun.
Details about the woodlands in the Lake District National Park and the outbreak Chalara Fraxinea – more commonly known as ash dieback.
This month it's National Walking month and the perfect excuse to tell you about our wonderful guided walks.
Windermere Gateway is a major project, involving landowners, businesses, stakeholders and developers, all working together to secure a vibrant future for Windermere. It will unlock opportunities for a mix of new homes, jobs, sustainable transport connections and a real sense of arrival for residents and visitors alike. Proposals will be progressive, yet sensitive to its world class landscape and natural beauty. It is an ambitious and considered plan for a prosperous future.
The Lake District Communities Fund ran from 2012-2020.
The ever-popular Lake District National Park Authority free volunteer-led guided walks have launched for 2023, just in time for the spring holidays. There is a wide variety of easy to medium level walks available, all in small groups of up to 20 people, and led by welcoming and cheery volunteers.
