Lake District National Park Authority
Relief as Lake District authority throws out 'Legoland' White Moss plans
Campaigners are celebrating after national park planners threw out plans for a ‘welcome hub’ on common land.
Lake District winter fell-top assessor job up for grabs
As jobs go, it has to be one the country’s most bizarre. Each week’s work involves ascending almost the height of Everest, and braving snow, ra...
Alan Hinkes toasts 60 years of Lakeland volunteers with Great Gable pint
A record-breaking British mountaineer combined his two loves to mark the Lake District’s volunteers’ 60 years of service.
Striding Edge walkers warned of helicopter stone drops for path repairs
Walkers tackling one of the Lake District’s most popular scrambling routes to England’s third-highest peak face disruption while path repairs take place.
Youngsters can complete Alfred Wainwright sketches in Lakeland sessions
Young visitors to the Lake District are being urged to explore the world of the old fellwanderer Alfred Wainwright.
Lake District bosses hit back at George Monbiot's 'sheepwrecked' claims
Lake District representatives hit back after a campaigning journalist described the area as one of the most depressing landscapes in Europe.
Lake District team upgrades Eskdale stepping stones to help walkers
National park workers have replaced stepping stones across a Lakeland river to make it easier for walkers to use.
New volunteers needed to keep fit and keep the fells in good shape
National park bosses say outdoor lovers can help keep fit and help keep the hills in good shape too by volunteering for a Lakeland project.
Call for outdoors leaders to go back to classroom to promote Lakes
National park bosses are turning to outdoor leaders to help them promote the attractions of the Lake District.
Groups oppose Lowther Estate's 'money making' Lake District hub plans
A row is brewing over plans by the brother of the Earl of Lonsdale to create a ‘welcome hub’ on common land in the Lake District.
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.
Volunteers restore Helvellyn summit shelter to celebrate 60 years
A shelter on the summit of England’s third highest mountain has been restored by volunteers. Lake District national park volunteers gave the cros...
Hillwalkers can bid on eBay for chance to join felltop assessor on Helvellyn
Intrepid hillwalkers are being offered the chance to bid for a trip up England’s third-highest mountain in the company of lifesaving experts.
Plea to keep dogs under control after Lake District sheep attack
National park bosses have pleaded with dog owners to keep their pets under control after sheep were attacked and injured.
Lakeland ranger urges swimmers to stay safe after Coniston death
National park rangers are urging people to use commonsense when going wild swimming, following the death of a man in Coniston Water at the weekend.
Walkers warned to keep dogs under control after lamb killed in attack
Walkers are being warned to keep their dogs under control after an attack where a lamb was killed and three others seriously wounded.
New Keswick bridge puts walkers and cyclists on right track
Walkers and cyclists in the Lake District are back on the right track after the completion of a new bridge.
Lake District boss Richard Leafe will join record Windermere clean-up dive
The Lake District’s top boss will plumb new depths when he takes part in a record-breaking clean-up.