Glenridding
Thirlmere zipwire firm says consultation showed most in favour of plans
The company behind plans to build two zipwires across Thirlmere in the Lake District said most people who responded to a consultation were in favour of the project.
Injured walker rescued after Patterdale team alerted while manning display trailer
A Lake District rescue team was called out to an injured man on a fell after being alerted during its Easter public event.
Lake District flood warnings downgraded but more rain on way
Emergency services have stood down from their flood readiness in the Lake District as river levels recede.
Patterdale team in action as Glenridding floods for second time in four days
A Lake District mountain rescue team was called out overnight to help residents in a nearby village which flooded for the second time four days.
Ullswater path walker rescued after breaking arm in fall
A walker was rescued after falling and injuring herself on a Lake District path. The woman from Middlesbrough was reported to have suffered a broke...
Injured walker rescued from fell above Glenridding
A walker was rescued after injuring herself on a Lake District fell. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out about 2.45pm and was joined by ...
Residents' concern over plans for zipwire in shadow of Helvellyn
Residents in a Lake District village say they are concerned at plans for a mile-long zipwire in the shadow of England’s third highest mountain.
Walker stretchered from fell above Glenridding after trip leads to injury
A walker was rescued after injuring his leg while coming down a Lake District fell. An ex-member of the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team came across...
Lake District bosses introduce free wi-fi at three centres
Visitors to the Lake District can stay connected after the national park authority introduced free wi-fi internet access at three of its information centres.
Treetop Trek firm opens talks on building Thirlmere zipwire in Lake District
The company that abandoned plans for a zipwire in the Lake District is proposing setting up a similar facility elsewhere in the national park.
New Ullswater Way opens, offering 20-mile walking circuit of lake
A new walking route has opened in a corner of the Lake District hit hard by last year’s floods. The Ullswater Way offers a waymarked circular pat...
Fund appeals for donations to help restore storm damaged Ullswater valley
An organisation has set up a fund to help restore the landscape and wildlife of the Lake District following the devastating Storm Desmond.
Lake District felltop assessors continue despite Storm Desmond 'ripping apart' office
The Lake District’s two felltop assessors have vowed their work will carry on despite their base being ‘ripped apart’ by flood water.
Patterdale mountain rescuers take to water to rescue injured Ullswater walker
Rescuers used their specialist boat to reach an injured walker in the Lake District. Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out shortly after 3...
Glenridding zipwire plans dropped in face of massive local opposition
Plans for a zipwire in a quiet Lake District valley have been dropped after residents voted overwhelmingly against the proposal.
Woman dies after being rescued from Glenridding stream
A woman has died after being rescued from a Lake District stream. The 49-year-old died in hospital after being airlifted from the site near Glenrid...
Lake District walker suffers leg and back injury in Lanty's Tarn fall
A walker was rescued after falling and injuring herself on a Lake District fell. The woman, in her 50s, was walking near Lanty’s Tarn above Glenr...
Powder Room toilet opening is relief for Lakeland mountain skiers
Skiers in the Lake District will no longer have to cross their legs to avoid the call of nature. Members of the Lake District Ski Club are celebrat...