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Farming and Forestry Task Force

Works with the farming community to help achieve the prosperous economy theme of the Lake District National Park Partnership's Vision.

Celebrating a significant first planning excellence award

A far-reaching project which has seen the return of 600 students and 57 jobs in the heart of the Lakes has been hailed a regional winner in prestigious planning awards.

First cycling for all festival

A gathering geared to bring cycling to everyone beckons in the heart of the Lakes with specially adapted wheels for riders with disabilities.

Pupils pen push for World Heritage status

Rookie reporters are on a roll across Cumbria as junior pupils pen push for Lake District World Heritage status.

Columbia sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announce five year partnership

On Tuesday 23 May 2017, Columbia Sportswear and the UK’s National Parks announced a first of its kind five-year partnership, making Columbia the official outfitter of the National Parks’ rangers and staff.

Lake District route improved for all abilities

People of all abilities can now enjoy a smoother way to take in spectacular views across Windermere, thanks to National Park rangers upgrading a new path at Bowness.

Lake District farmers bag a future for recycled plastic

A long-running farm plastic offensive which has seen thousands of tonnes of waste recycled has had another bumper crop, thanks to around 50 farmers near Penrith.

Top job for the fit and fearless

If you’re a fan of roaming the Lake District’s unique and sometimes testing fells in all weathers then this could be the job for you.

HSBC UK guided rides launched in Cumbria

Carlisle-born Great Britain Cycling Team rider Ellie Dickinson has urged Cumbria’s residents and visitors to take advantage of a new initiative designed to get people into cycling.

Grants awarded: Central and South East

Grants awarded so far in the Central and South East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Life as a Lake District ranger

Lake District National Park celebrates World Ranger Day on 31 July 2017

Grants awarded: West

Grants awarded so far in the West Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.

Neighbourhood Plans

An initiative to help local communities influence the planning of the area in which they live and work.

Tree pests and diseases

Details about the woodlands in the Lake District National Park and the outbreak Chalara Fraxinea – more commonly known as ash dieback.

Lake District Communities Fund

The Lake District Communities Fund ran from 2012-2020.

Canada geese on Windermere

More details about the management of Canada geese on Windermere.

Miles Without Stiles 36: Friar's Crag

A beautiful and varied walk to a stunning viewpoint.

Miles Without Stiles 34: Derwentwater Lakeshore

This is a beautiful woodland walk along the western shore of Derwentwater (largely following the Derwentwater Way).

Miles Without Stiles 24: Ennerdale Forest Road

A forest road in Ennerdale, the wildest and least inhabited valley in the Lake District.

Minibus tours and bus explorer tickets

Leave the car behind and enjoy the views from an elevated position.

Ullswater Information Centre

Find out what's on offer at our Ullswater Information Centre, based at Glenridding.

Climate

Derwentwater photo resource for teaching Key Stage 2. Includes discussion questions such as "Where does the snow go when it melts?"

7. The services we offer

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.

Webcams

Live webcams from around the Lake District National Park, views over Windermere, Coniston, Keswick, Ullswater and Dewentwater.