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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 18h

The Cumbria Wildlife Trust's 'Coast to Fell' project worked with farmers, landowners, volunteers and partners to help restore across sites across the Lake District. lakedistrict.gov.uk/protect/nature/…

A hay meadow in the foreground with pops of yellow eyebright. The horizon is lined with trees and a cloud covered sky lingers overhead.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Feeling cosy? Enjoy some autumnal, whimsical vibes in the Duddon Valley for this week's #WowWednesday. The Lake District National Park is full of scenic views and tranquil spaces. Explore our quieter valleys and discover a variety of spots that offer a sense of peace. 📸saunterwithscott

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Back in August, our Learning and Engagement and World Heritage teams joined forces to attend Patterdale Dog Day in search of local history. The aim was to uncover stories, memories and family connections surrounding Greenside Mine in the Patterdale valley. Let us know if you have any to share!

Outdoor booth at a festival with informational displays about Greenside Mine and local history under a white canopy tent.

Man in gray shirt holding a Herdwick sheep inside a wooden pen at an outdoor rural event with people and vehicles in the background.

Row of handcrafted wooden walking sticks with curved handles displayed outdoors near a rustic building.

Person herding sheep with a dog on a large green field surrounded by trees and hills under a partly cloudy sky.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy World Habitat Day! 🌱 Did you know we currently have a Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund open? Find out more about the criteria to apply: lakedistrict.gov.uk/protect/nature/… #WorldHabitatDay

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Before, during, after! Recently, our rangers were accompanied by volunteers on a ranger service volunteer work party on Mill Mool, Pooley Bridge to cut back gorse from the Earmont Way path.

a picture of gorse covering a dirt trail

a dirt trail cleared from gorse with gorse still appearing on either side

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Sunsets and sunrises really have a special talent of making the Lake District National Park even more beautiful than it already is. If you are out in the Park catching sunsets and sunrises, please make sure you have the skills, have planned ahead for navigating in low visibility. 📸staywildjen

a sunrise above clouds with a person's silhouette going across a mountain in the foreground

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Farming Officer Claire provides a glimpse into farming shows and sales in her latest blog 🐑 Read the full story: lakedistrict.gov.uk/blog/a-glimpse-…

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Experts have been in the Lake District identifying mosses and liverworts 🍃 Read about the full story: lakedistrict.gov.uk/blog/experts-id…

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Taking lunch with you on a hike in the Lake District National Park? Please note that you may not find a bin while out on your adventure. This is your reminder to take all your litter home with you. This includes general waste, dog poo and anything else that wasn't there before you visited.

a group of people sat on the top of a mountain overlooking a view of a lake while having a picnic with on screen text reading - That lunch was lovley. Now, where's the bin?

a sunny picture of fields with mountains in the background and a blue sky with on screen text reading - there's not a bin here

a view down Trooutbeck looking over green fields and trees down a valley with on screen text reading - or over there

a group of people walking down a mountain with a view of a lake with on screen text reading - not a problem, I'll take my litter home with me instead. #Leave No Trace

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sometimes, a dog is all you need to make you smile.🐕‍🦺 Keep your dog safe, as well as livestock and native wildlife, by keeping them on a lead on the fells in the Lake District National Park. Your dog's waste is your responsibility, so pick up any poo and take it with you.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today is the autumn equinox, marking the start of astronomical autumn! We loved seeing your autumnal photos as the colours in the National Park begin to change like this week's #WowWedneday. Be sure to share your autumnal Lake District photos and tag us, we'd love to see them! 📸calbrownphoto

an island of autumn coloured trees in a lake with mountains in the background

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A group of dedicated volunteers have uncovered a 2,000-year-old settlement in Deepdale in the Lake District National Park. ⚒️ Radiocarbon dating results have confirmed that the settlement was occupied from the Iron Age to the Roman period. Read the full story: ow.ly/qMmR50ZQt7V

Group of seven people standing behind an archaeological dig site in a grassy area with stone walls and trees in the background.

Three women carefully excavate an archaeological site, removing soil and rocks with their hands and tools outdoors.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Looking to travel around the Lake District National Park without a car? Here is your reminder of other modes of transport you can use instead. #WorldCarFreeDay -Sail across lakes by boat -Hop on a bus -Sightsee on the train -Pedal on a bike

a boat travelling across a lake with green trees behind it

a green bus driving along a road next to a bus stop and hilly fields

a train pulling into a station on railway tracks next to the coast

a couple bikes leaning against a slate wall with a poster of a map of Hawkshead

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Lake District Archaeology Conference is back for 2026! Join us on Saturday 14 November at the University of Cumbria's Ambleside campus for a fascinating day of discussion. For more information and to book, visit ow.ly/GmBq50ZQ2iP

Aerial view of ancient stone ruins forming a rectangular enclosure with internal walls on grassy terrain.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today marks the end of the National Parks UK Big Volunteer Weekend. To celebrate all the amazing work our volunteers do to help conserve, maintain and enhance the Lake District National Park, we wanted to say a huge thank you for all of their efforts.

people stood in bracken and bashing it with a pole sending bits flying in the air

a group of people on their hands and knees doing archeology work on rocks in a field with mountains behind them

a young boy holding a bin bag full of tee guards on a footpath in a field

a man stood on a rock pointing at a view to a group of people in front of him

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Did you know? You can find stone circles in the Lake District. During the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age (2,500-1,500 BC), people built monuments such as stone circles in prominent places. We don’t know why, but it seems that people wanted to make a mark on the land that others could see.

ariel photo of stones in a circle in a green field

stones in a circle in a green field with fells in the background

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

If you ever need a reason to explore the Lake District by boat, this is it! With Autumn colours starting to creep into the National Park, views like this are made even more beautiful by the fact that you can enjoy them without needing a car. 📸Jamie Baldock

looking out the window of a boat on a lake towards a hill with trees in front of it

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Meet our new Cam-bassador!📣 Cumbrian-born influencer Cam Occleston is helping us encourage more audiences to protect the Lake District and adventure responsibly. Read Cam's blog: ow.ly/2gkV50ZMvRL

Young man in a green jacket with a backpack standing confidently on a forest trail during autumn.

Hiker wearing a green shirt and cap stands on a hillside overlooking a serene lake surrounded by mountains under a clear blue sky.

Hiker in blue jacket and helmet with camera takes selfie atop snowy mountain ridge under clear sky.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The weather forecast this weekend is looking cloudy with a side of drizzle. To make sure you have an enjoyable time in the Lake District, remember to wear these things: - Waterproof and comfortable footwear with good tread - Insulating and breathable layers - Waterproof coat and trousers

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Have you packed your waterproofs? Avoid ending up like a soggy biscuit and pack your waterproofs if you are visiting the Lake District National Park this weekend.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What makes a World Heritage Site? In the Lake District, it's not just the landscape, but the generations of people who have shaped and cared for it. Our latest blog celebrates some of those people - our Fix the Fells Rangers: lakedistrict.gov.uk/blog/the-hands-…

Two hikers resting inside a rocky cave opening with misty landscape visible outside.

Two people digging in muddy terrain near a serene lake surrounded by rolling hills under a blue sky.

Group of hikers resting and adjusting gear on a hilltop overlooking a large lake with islands and surrounding mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Person digging among rocks on a grassy mountain trail with rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Need something to brighten up your day? Check out this little cutie captured in this week's #WowWednesday. Did you know? Red squirrels do not hibernate, but they do keep stores of food when fresh food is not available. 📸Mark Wilson

a red squirrel on the forest floor eating a nut

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're looking for potential development sites in the Lake District which could provide affordable housing, employment space or community facilities. Read the full story 👇 lakedistrict.gov.uk/news/national-p…

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Force Crag Mine was the last working mineral mine in the Lake District. As part of their Heritage Open Days, National Trust are hosting a free event on 12 September, where you can learn more about the mine and its rich history. Visit the the National Trust website for details! 📸 Dr Hannah Fluck

A view of Force Crag Mine, which sits at the bottom of the hill. There's a rich blue sky and green sloping hills. The mine has a terracotta roof and the foreground is shadowed.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Are you looking to experience a taste of traditional Lake District farming life? Come along to Westmorland County Show at Crooklands on 9 and 10 September. The event is also a great opportunity to meet our new Farming Officers, who will be there on 10 September, and find out more about farming.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A traditional Lake District view! Sheep enjoying the fields, tall Lakeland fells and the rainy Lake District weather have been captured perfectly in this week's #WowWednesday. To avoid becoming like a soggy sheep, plan ahead and pack your layers and waterproofs. 📸thelakesjournal

green fields with sheep in in front of trees leading up to a tell and grey clouds in the sky

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Did you know that Seathwaite in Borrowdale is England’s wettest inhabited place? It receives around 3500mm of rainfall per year! With kids headed back to school this week, we thought we'd share some Lake District National Park facts that you can find from the learning resources on our website.

stood in a farm looking towards a hill with farm building either side and a mountain in the background

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Whether you're hiking up fells on two legs or four, views of the Lake District are to be enjoyed by all, like this week's #WowWednesday. If you are taking your furry friends for a walk in the National Park, please remember to pick up your dog's poo and leave only pawprints. 📸frank_ralph_stanley

a sausage dog on a lead with a view of lakes and mountains behind it

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Leave no trace, just good vibes. ‘Rubbish Campsites’ is our new campaign encouraging people to book ‘unreal’ official campsites and tackle irresponsible behaviour. Read more about this campaign in our latest news: ow.ly/aGKE50ZF90J

Hand holding a biodegradable tube with the message 'Leave no trace, just good vibes' against a blurred natural landscape.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

You may have heard of Bassenthwaite Lake, but did you know it is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake Special Area of Conservation? #WorldWaterWeek 📸Ade Gidney

a dark view looking across a lake with an island with trees and mountains in the background

looking across a lake with snowy mountains in the back and long grass in the foreground by the lakeshore

looking across a lake with trees on land coming in from the right and mountains in the background

a lakeshore view looking up the shore with the lake on the left and tall grass and reeds on the right

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A trim-endous job! Earlier this month, Ranger Anna snapped these pictures of a small group of volunteers who helped our rangers with the annual cutting of a wildflower meadow in Glenridding.

a wildflower meadow strimmed down next to a wall and a strimmer

a cut down wildflower meadow next to a river and a mountain in the back

people raking in a wildflower meadow next to a wall and a river

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Planning to have a paddle on the water? Whether you're kayaking, paddleboarding or going for a dip, don't forget these water safety tips: -Use a personal flotation device -Know how to #FloatToLive -Be aware of the wind direction and strength -Enter the water slowly

a view of a lake with people kayaking and paddleboarding and mountains and trees in the background

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Cumbria's first biodiversity net gain habitat bank has launched at Lowther Estate!🌼 The Lake District National Park Authority has supported Lowther Estate in a mutual pilot scheme, which will help restore 13 hectares of hay meadows in Cumbria. Read more in the latest news section on our website.

Expansive meadow filled with wildflowers under a cloudy sky and distant tree line.

Courtyard garden with raised wooden beds filled with green plants, surrounded by rustic stone buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A new information service offering advice and support to those exploring the Lake District has opened in Booths, Keswick. Read the full story: lakedistrict.gov.uk/news/keswick-in…

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Welcome to a special edition of this week's #WowWednesday. As our weekly series falls upon this year's #WorldPhotographyDay, we picked a couple of breathtaking photos of the Lake District National Park that you tagged us in. 📸markshetherington 📸saunterwithscott 📸chrismichaeluk 📸sean.rankin.96

a misty view of a lake with mountains appearing from the clouds

a foggy dark image of a lake in the foreground with a single tree stood at the back

a sunny blue sky day of a field with a stone circle

sun breaking through the clouds over a view with heather in the foreground and green rolling hills with trees

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Car park full? If you need a last minute place to park, try one of the pop-up car parks operating in the Lake District. Or, avoid parking altogether and arrive by public transport, where you get to experience views like ones from the open top 555 through central Lake District!

A view of Coniston, there are green fields in the valley with trees and a view of Coniston Water. The sky is bright and blue

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Side quest unlocked: Ride the Wasdale Explorer in the Lake District National Park. This shuttle bus is the best way to journey through Wasdale. Enjoy a stress-free adventure, leaving behind the worry of finding a parking spot and taking in the scenery instead. ow.ly/pCZA50ZzrlO

a picture of a blue sign reading 'Enjoy a stress-free scenic journey up the Wasdale valley on the Wasdale Explorer shuttle bus' with a backdrop of trees and clouds

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Lake District National Park is looking as stunning as ever, glistening in the sun, snapped by this week's #WowWednesday. If you're headed out and about during the warm weather, make sure you plan ahead before you go. 📸sarahmakingmemories 📍Whiteside, North Western Fells

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Just mesmerising! Lake Ranger Derek snapped this beautiful photo of Ullswater while out on patrol. With more hot weather arriving, here is your reminder to be safe while enjoying our waters by: -Using a personal flotation device -Ease yourself into the water slowly -Know how to #FloatToLive

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Good morning from Hartsop, Lake District National Park. If you're visiting the National Park today, please remember to take all your litter home with you and #LeaveNoTrace. Help look after our National Park so it can be enjoyed for generations to come. 📸Mike Childs

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Whether it be sun or showers, the best way to enjoy the Lake District National Park is by being prepared and planning ahead. Before you head out, make sure you have packed what you need. Be #AdventureSmart

a view from Wansfell Pike towards Ambleside

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Today we're celebrating Helen Race who comes from a farm in the Lake District's Wasdale valley, where her family breed native Herdwick sheep, cross white ewes and Galloway cattle. Read the full story on our blog: ow.ly/UWi050ZuG14

Woman in a teal fleece jacket smiling while sitting on an ATV in a rural courtyard with white cottages and green hills behind her.

Young woman in a cozy sweater holding a black lamb inside a rustic barn with stone walls.

Large green mountain under a partly cloudy blue sky with stone walls and grazing sheep in the foreground.

Expansive green fields divided by stone walls with a large, gently sloping mountain in the background under a clear sky.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We will never get tired of stunning views like this week's #WowWednesday. Our high fells are one of the Lake District National Park's special qualities, inspiring numerous writers and painters and enjoyed by many locals and visitors alike. 📸stridingwithliam

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Family summer savings are here! Make the most of what's on offer, and keep your visit sustainable too. Visit www.summersavings.gov.uk and find offers on family days out. Plan your visit by bus with Stagecoach, and pay nothing for the kids until the end of August!

A woman and two young children seated on a bus, looking out at a scenic lake and green landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join the Lake District National Park Authority as a Customer Services Assistant. For more info and to apply, visit jobs.lakedistrict.gov.uk/LakeDistri…. Closing date: Sunday 9 August.

a graphic of Bowness visitor centre with the text - we're hiring customer service assistants

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Essential bridge works will be taking place on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, resulting in a partial closure of the route from September 7 for eight weeks. For full details of the closure, read our news story: lakedistrict.gov.uk/news/bridge-to-…

Two people enjoying an accessible route in the Lake District. There are flowers in the foreground and trees in the distance.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

With warmer weather this weekend, you might think of going for a little paddle. Before you do, remember these tips so your adventure is a safe and enjoyable one. -Ease yourself into the water slowly -Avoid jumping into waters -Be mindful of slippery rocks -Bring a change of clothes

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Want to keep enjoying views like this in the National Park? Take all your litter home with you after spending time in the National Park and #LeaveNoTrace.

view from high rigg looking towards blencathra

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As we celebrate the National Park's 75th anniversary, we asked you for your best photographs capturing the Lake District from years-gone-by. Thank you to Ann Mills, Helen Percy and Adam Mitcheson for these photos. Find out what you need to visit the Lake District today: ow.ly/RtqG50Zulos

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