Lake District National Park Authority
Donation aids repair of Lake District bridge enabling Buttermere circuit
Lakeland walkers can again make a circuit of Buttermere lake after the restoration of a bridge following a donation.
Lake District planners give go-ahead for Ullswater valley flood relief scheme
Lake District planners have given the green light to a project to reduce the risk of flooding in the Ullswater valley.
Mountaineering Council: why weren't we consulted on pay-to-wild-camp scheme?
The British Mountaineering Council said it was disappointed not to have been consulted over the launch of a commercial wild camping scheme.
Mountain Hardwear commits to continuing to kit out Lakeland felltop assessors
Outdoor brand Mountain Hardwear pledged continuing support to the three mountaineers who make daily winter trips to the summit of England’s third-highest mountain.
Lakeland bosses urge dog walkers to clean up and control pets as lambing looms
National park bosses in the Lake District are urging dog owners to act responsibly as the lambing season approaches.
Winter onset heralds start of Lakeland felltop assessors' daily Helvellyn ascents
The first day of December marks the start of meteorological winter and it also means shifts begin for one of the country’s most unusual seasonal jobs.
Lake District planners give go-ahead to 1km-long zipwire at Honister
Planners in the Lake District have given the green light to a zipwire despite officers recommending the application be refused.
Friends of Lake District plan rally as concerns raised over Whinlatter cable-car plan
Battle lines are being drawn up to fight another large-scale tourist development in the Lake District, just months after plans for a zipwire were withdrawn.
Helvellyn felltop assessments extended as winter conditions continue
A vital service for winter hillgoers in the Lake District is being extended due to the stubborn refusal of spring to arrive in the mountains.
Fancy making daily winter ascents of Helvellyn? This could be the job for you
National park bosses in the Lake District are on the lookout for a new recruit to make daily ascents of England’s third-highest mountain.
Group including National Trust plans Windermere Lakeland 'gateway' development
A consortium that includes the National Trust and the Lake District authority is planning to develop land near Windermere to create a ‘gateway’ to the area.
UK Wild Camp suspends pay-to-pitch scheme after outdoors community uproar
Organisers of a controversial scheme to monetise wild camping in two national parks have backtracked after widespread opposition from the outdoors community.
Walk in Wainwright's footsteps or take a Lakeland stroll as guided walks begin
A series of guided walks in the Lake District kicks off at the weekend. The volunteer-led walks have taken place since the 1960s and more than 70 d...
Lakes planners asked to approve two Wasdale toilet blocks at foot of Scafell Pike
Planners will hear an application by the National Trust to build two new toilet blocks at the foot of England’s highest mountain.
National Trust reveals plans for Wasdale Head toilets upgrade
Conservation charity the National Trust wants the public’s views on a loo. The organisation is seeking people’s opinion on its plans to upgrade...
MPs say English national parks could be used for burying nuclear waste
England’s national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty could be used to bury nuclear waste.
Lake District bosses look at driverless pod as possible transport for national park
Visitors to the Lake District will be able to get a glimpse of the future when a driverless ‘pod’ makes its debut in the national park.
Outdoors fans urged to take 5km challenge to help reinstate flood-hit Lakeland path
A charity is asking outdoor enthusiasts to get active to help it raise funds to reinstate a Lake District route that was severely damaged by floods.