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.
A partnership working to ensure a package of public funding for sustainable hill farming and land management in the Lake District, based on the principles of public payments for public benefits, including both cultural and natural assets.
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.
This month it's National Walking month and the perfect excuse to tell you about our wonderful guided walks.
After a long winter, we’re finally able to spend more time outdoors again, discover a new adventure and connect with nature. The value of our green spaces has never been higher as we recover from the effects of the pandemic. This John Muir Day, Graham Watson, John Muir Award Manager for Cumbria, celebrates six Cumbrians who are looking after these special places and working for a better future. Graham asks: “Who are our modern day motivators?”.
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.
Agriculture shows are a huge part of the farming culture. Across the Lake District and Cumbria there are several farming shows that take place during the year – a place where you can take a peak into the life of a farmer.
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.
Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team is one of 12 teams covering Cumbria and it’s also one of the busiest. From our base near Glenridding, we responded to 83 call outs in 2018. Made up of volunteers and available 24/7, our Team is reliant on donations and fundraising from supporters.
It was all aboard the boat and bus this week as members of the Ullswater community came together to celebrate the latest access improvements to the iconic Lake District valley.
Day long winter skills courses to learn mountain safety with ice axe and crampons with the Lake District fell top assessors on Helvellyn.
Fix the Fells manages over 300 fell paths across the Lake District. It needs half a million pounds a year to maintain them, in addition to 2000 days of volunteer time.
The Lake District National Park restarts its popular daily weather service this week, asking people to check the Weatherline report as a crucial part of their winter walk preparation.
On-going work to help combat the eroding effects of weather and walkers on the Lake District fells.
During the autumn months our Lake District sheep farmers are busy with tupping season. Learn all about what this means for our farmers.
Beatrix Potter based many of her tales on locations around Derwentwater in the Lake District. We offer several guided walks in the area.
