To help with the extra wear and tear from hundreds of pairs of running feet during this weekend’s Lakeland 100 event, organisers will be donating £10,000 towards the much needed path repairs on the 100-mile route.
This year’s Lake District National Park Authority free, volunteer-led, guided walks season kicked off this weekend with a walk around Coniston's woods, tarns, and gills. There are 140 walks to choose from with a variety of routes every week through until October and they can be booked in advance on Eventbrite.
Two Lake District volunteers have been recognised by UK National Parks for giving their free time and commitment towards caring for the national park.
As more people are exploring the Lake District this week during half term, they are being asked to ensure that pet dogs are kept under control as the lambing season gets underway.
Keep up to date with news on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway trail, sign up to our newsletter, and see alternative routes.
Tourism and the rural economy will come under the spotlight over the next two days, as Minister for the Arts, Heritage & Tourism, John Glen MP, heads to Cumbria to visit the newly designated Lake District World Heritage Site and hear first-hand from a range of business about what it means to them.
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays is pleased to announce the purchase of Hassness House, Buttermere on 8 September 2016.
“Getting fit” can sometimes be dreaded words to hear in January, but if you find ways to focus on your health and wellbeing that suit you, then it can actually be really fun…we promise!
Walking is one of the most popular activities cited by visitors to the Lake District National Park. Our 'Discover, Explore, Inspire' programme of walks, navigation days and more is designed to help you make the most of this awe-inspiring destination
How key organisations work together.
Agendas, past minutes and associated papers for 2008 meetings.
A Pooley Bridge land agent looking to put something back into his community has become the latest member to join the Lake District National Park.
The Lake District National Park Authority has improved a much-loved walking spot at Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar, thanks to a generous boost from the Ramblers.
January has been a gloomy month with dark days and what seems like never-ending rain. But the sunshine, clear skies, and a smattering of snow this week has prompted the Lake District National Park Authority to encourage people to ‘wander more this winter’ to benefit their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
In 2017 I walked all 446 mountains over 2000ft in England and Wales in six months - the fastest ever time. 171 of these mountains are in the Lake District - so it included loads of explorations in Lakeland, which was amazing.
Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL), which provides funding for Lake District farmers and landowners to deliver projects for climate, nature, people and place, is celebrating a successful third year and an extension of funding for a fourth year.
Castlerigg, Cockpit, Swinside and Burnmoor Stone Circles in the Lake District are all free to visit. Descriptions, images and how to get there, and other stone age and bronze age remains.
The Lake District National Park Authority’s lead archaeologist, Eleanor Kingston, has been awarded ‘Community Archaeologist of the Year’ at a prestigious national excellence awards ceremony.
The Lake District National Park Authority is heralding the success of its 2018 draft Local Plan consultation resulting in significant changes to the way the development of new houses, businesses and visitor attractions will be managed within the park.
Our Wander More This Winter series aims to encourage people to get out in the Lakes and enjoy its mental and physical health benefits. Our second feature comes from Ellie, our Communications Assistant, and Emily, our Digital Content Officer, who hopped on a bus to make the most of the new £2 bus fare. Despite the inevitable rain, they had a great day exploring the Lakes!
