During the months of May and June, our archaeology volunteers are hard at work clearing bracken from some of our scheduled monuments around the National Park.
Weather in the Lake District can be changeable so take a look at our list of the top 5 things to do on a rainy day in Keswick to keep all the family entertained.
As the spotlight turns on the country’s vast volunteer action force local heroes who help keep the area special are saluted.
The rugged and craggy high fells of Helvellyn, Fairfield and High Street are split by the two upland valleys of Ullswater and Haweswater / Lowther. Farmland fringes the north-eastern margin of the East area, which contrasts with the high fells.The East distinctive area is predominantly rural and tranquil and has the lowest population of any of the distinctive areas. Glenridding / Patterdale is the largest settlement, with other smaller villages including Askham, Pooley Bridge and Penruddock. Ullswater is one of the four navigable lakes in the National Park, whilst Haweswater is a reservoir providing water supplies for the North West of England.
Work is progressing well on the £7.9 million Lake District National Park Authority led project to reconnect the much loved Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail.
When heading into the outdoors we want to make sure you are prepared so you can get outside and enjoy your time safely.
Social media can be an exciting, accessible place to find out new information, get inspired about things to do, places to go and people to meet. It can also be a great place for informed debate about important issues and topics. However, it can also be a place where people are quick to talk, without thinking through the impact of their actions.Our social house rules set out how we will behave on social media and what we expect in return.
Consultation period 2016 on Burneside Neighbourhood Plan, including the parishes of Strickland Ketel and Strickland Roger.
Dr Steve Curl has been appointed by Environment Secretary of State Elizabeth Truss to serve on the Lake District National Park Authority for the next four years.
The Lake District National Park has now completed the sale of Blea Brows, Coniston to The Rawdon Smith Trust charity. This is an ideal new owner who will care for the land in a sympathetic manner and will continue to provide access for the enjoyment of the wider public.
