Hey, 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.

Good 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.

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. https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/protect/nature/delivering-farming-forestry-nature-and-climate-together/coast-to-fell-project/

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

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!

Happy 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/ #WorldHabitatDay

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.

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

Farming 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

Experts 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/

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.

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.

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

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: https://ow.ly/qMmR50ZQt7V

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

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 https://ow.ly/GmBq50ZQ2iP

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.

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.

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

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: https://ow.ly/2gkV50ZMvRL

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

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.

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: https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/blog/the-hands-that-shape-the-fells/

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

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 👇 https://lakedistrict.gov.uk/news/national-park-authority-calls-for-lake-district-housing-sites/

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

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.

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

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.

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