The Westmorland Dales has a rich cultural and natural heritage. The landscape partnership scheme is now recruiting an officer to take the lead role in interpreting this heritage to a wide range of audiences. Read more
Cumbria, the Dales and Lake District National Parks have some of the best dark skies in England. Our star covered dark skies provide an amazing free display, a wow factor for visitors and local communities, but how can they be better protected? Read more
Stay in touch. A fortnightly update sharing our news and helping to keep you connected with the glorious landscape of Cumbria and the Lake District. Read more
Ever since I was young, I wanted to photograph the night sky but, being realistic, for me that wasn’t possible until the advent of digital photography. The camera can see so much more than human eyes at night can, colour for one thing, and that possibility excited me. Read more
Join Abbie Barnes and her mum, Pearl, as they walk one of the most popular long distance trails in England; The Cumbria Way. Via boggy paths, neck-high bracken, over mountains, along lakes, and quaint little villages. Read more
A village green in Lazonby, which received one of our environmental grants in 2015 to improve landscape and habitats, has produced a riot of wildflowers five years later. Read more
"There are no people paid to clear up the mess left behind. It is all done by volunteers or staff who are being diverted away from their jobs. Our message is to please visit and enjoy the Lake District and Cumbria responsibly and above all, leave no trace of your visit." Read more
The apprentice team have been back working from Tebay starting with some fantastic improvements to the area around our building. We’ve received our first bids for our 'Love Your Landscape' grants for community projects. We're sharing some wonderful films to help you identify wildflowers and much much more... Read more
Are we properly assessing the impact of new lighting from developments and private security lights across South Cumbria and elsewhere on these critical bat roosting, commuting & foraging routes and feeding habitats? Read more