Lake District National Park Authority
Meet the men who climb a Lake District mountain every winter day – for your safety
Two men will spend this winter making the ascent of England's third highest mountain every day, including Christmas Day, to provide real-life reports of felltop conditions.
Repairs to flood-damaged Lake District paths receive £3m European cash boost
Work to repair Lake District rights of way damaged in floods has been given a £3m boost. The European cash will help fund repairs to routes in the...
National park looks forward to August when corner of Lancashire joins Yorkshire Dales
National park bosses are looking forward to a historic date when a little bit of Lancashire will become part of the Yorkshire Dales.
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...
New Dunmail Raise trail will help Lakeland walkers and cyclists avoid main road
National park bosses have announced they will install a new trail for cyclists and walkers near a section of main road washed away by the December floods.
Bergans of Norway kits out Lake District felltop assessors
An outdoor brand that can trace its heritage back to Roald Amundsen, Ernest Shackleton and Sir Edmond Hillary has teamed up with the Lake District’s two felltop assessors.
Check the reports before heading for the hills, Lake District experts plead
National park bosses are urging walkers and mountaineers to check a dedicated weather service before heading for the hills.
Lake District felltop assessors resume Helvellyn climbs as winter service begins
The Lake District’s two felltop assessors will resume work next week, as they take it in turns to make the journey to the summit of England’s third highest mountain.
Campaigners frustrated at 'pathetic' two-year Lakes and Dales decision delay
Campaigners say they are frustrated by Government delays on a proposed extension of two national parks in the North of England.
Lake District mountain assessors start new winter season with added safety hints
Two of the Lake District’s busiest walkers begin their winter season again today. The national park’s felltop assessors will make the ascent of...
Campaigners' delight as inspector rejects Lowther appeal against White Moss plans
Outdoor campaign groups have welcomed an inspector’s decision to refuse an appeal that would have allowed a ‘visitor hub’ to be built on common land in the Lake District.
New Lake District walkers' and cyclists' track opens at Dunmail Raise
A new track for cyclists and walkers was officially opened, linking the North and South of the Lake District.
Felltop assessor reports extended as winter returns to Lake District
The Lake District’s service to monitor mountain-top conditions has been extended due to the arrival of late snow this week.
Lakeland fells in full winter conditions, rescuers warn, after 15 teens reported overdue
Rescuers in the Lake District issued a warning to walkers that the area’s fells are in full winter condition and correct equipment is essential if you’re heading for the hills.
Lake District car park charges waived as flood appeal fund tops £3 million
Charges at five car parks across the Lake District are being waived until after the New Year, to help attract visitors back to the area.
Lake District landscape improved as electricity lines go underground
A little corner of a national park will be better looking after a scheme to remove power lines. Hundreds of metres of electricity cables will be bu...
Mountaineering council unveils paths and litter campaign at Kendal festival
The body that represents hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers south of the border revealed it will launch a major campaign next year to help Britain’s upland paths.
Lake District bosses urge outdoor fans to stay safe when wild swimming
National park bosses are urging outdoor fans to stay safe when splashing out in the area’s lakes, rivers and tarns.
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3 Off-duty rescuer uses emergency shelter to help injured Helvellyn walker
4 That's a wrap: team rescues wild camping film students in difficulties on fell
5 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening
6 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers
7 On test: Danner Mountain 600 EVO boots reviewed
8 Work to begin on demolition of Culra Bothy ahead of rebuilding in 2026
9 Building work begins on first of two 'seasonal' rescue helicopter bases
2 New West Yorkshire national nature reserve will include Brontë moorland (4)
3 Rescuers offer guidance after callouts to Lakeland wild campers (4)
4 Heading for the winter hills: should you pack your crampons or micro-spikes? (3)
5 Rebuild of Culra Bothy will be charity's most expensive project to date (3)
6 Man dies in 70m fall from Sharp Edge on Blencathra (2)
7 Last-minute festive stocking fillers? Here are a few ideas (2)
8 Work on 'dreaded' stretch of Coast to Coast Walk paves way for National Trail opening (2)
9 The Angry Corrie founder Dave Hewitt dies, aged 64 (2)
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