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England's largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, a warm welcome and a rich cultural heritage.
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@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialHey, want to learn a Lake District history fact? Did you know you can sometimes tell where Norse people lived in the Lake District because of local place names? Names ending in –by such as Ireby mean village. Those ending in –thwaite, like Satterthwaite, mean clearing.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialGood morning from Eskdale, one of the National Park's 13 valleys, where mountains plunge almost directly to the sea. It's rainy and cool, so please remember to bring your waterproofs, wear warm and insulating clothes and have a change of dry clothes for after you adventures.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialThe Cumbria Wildlife Trust's 'Coast to Fell' project worked with farmers, landowners, volunteers and partners to help restore across sites across the Lake District.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialFeeling 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
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialBack 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!
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialHappy World Habitat Day! 🌱
Did you know we currently have a Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund open?
Find out more about the criteria to apply: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/protect/nature/wildlife-rich-habitat-fund/
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialBefore, 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.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialSunsets 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
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialFarming Officer Claire provides a glimpse into farming shows and sales in her latest blog 🐑
Read the full story: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/blog/a-glimpse-into-lake-district-farming-sales-and-shows
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialExperts have been in the Lake District identifying mosses and liverworts 🍃
Read about the full story: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/blog/experts-identify-mosses-and-liverworts-in-the-lake-district/
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialTaking 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.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialSometimes, 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.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialToday 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!
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@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialA 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: https://ow.ly/qMmR50ZQt7V
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialLooking 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
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialThe 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 https://ow.ly/GmBq50ZQ2iP
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialToday 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.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialDid 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.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialIf 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
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.socialMeet 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: https://ow.ly/2gkV50ZMvRL
