Teens invited to get muddy in the Lake District on Young Ranger scheme

Teenagers are being invited to get wet and muddy in a national park conservation scheme. The Lake District National Park Authority is seeking young...

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.

Ullswater information panels will be inform Lake District visitors

A series of information panels that will be installed around a lake that inspired William Wordsworth will include safety information for visitors.

Lakeland routes opened up after work with landowners

Walkers in a national park will find the going easier after improvement work on two routes. The Lake District National Park Authority worked with l...

Lakeland planners approve Honister via ferrata extension

Lake District planners have approved an extension to England’s first via ferrata, which has been at the centre of a conservation controversy.

Park rangers remind climbers of crag restrictions during nesting season

National park bosses are reminding climbers of annual restrictions on certain crags which help protect birds from disturbance during the nesting and breeding season.

Inspector confirms motors ban on Lake District route

A popular Lakeland track will remain closed to motor traffic after a ruling by an inspector. The decision ends more than 30 years of uncertainty ov...

National park looks to recruit apprentice rangers

A national park is recruiting two apprentice rangers for its service. The full-time, fixed-term posts are open to anyone with an aptitude or intere...

National park boss hopes for Olympic boost in difficult year

The boss of England’s biggest national park is hoping for a bounce from the London Olympics in what he sees as a tough year for business.