The iconic Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, boasts panoramic views of the Cumbrian coast and mountain scenery of the Lake Distric, announced its temporary closure in March.

Iconic Lake District attraction La'al Ratty gets back on track 

Since last Friday, 11 out of 19 call-outs involved groups that were unprepared or ill-equipped for bad weather. 

'Tidal wave' of calls to Lake District's mountain rescue teams

The Ambleside vet completed all 214 of Alfred Wainwright's fells in six days and 17 hours. 

Verjee asks Fell-Runners Association to wipe Wainwrights 'record'

The mountain avens is classed as "vulnerable" to extinction in England and endangered in Wales, but is found more widely in the Scottish Highlands.

Threatened alpine flower to be planted on Helvellyn 

Sabrina Verjee, from Ambleside, completed the challenge in six days, 17 hours and 51 minutes.

The first woman to summit all 214 Wainwrights back-to-back 

Avanti West Coast has released rare footage of the route through the Cumbrian countryside from the viewpoint of a train driver. 

Footage shows train driver’s view of picturesque rail journey through Cumbria

It has been reported in Ullswater, as well as Windermere, Derwentwater, Grasmere and Rydal.

Warning as toxic blue-green algae spotted in Cumbrian lakes

Cumbria Police has a clear message: "If you are planning to visit the area this weekend, please be respectful, and act responsibly.

Visitors asked to take rubbish home after litter left in beauty spots

Cumbria's public authorities have stressed that people staying away from their main home overnight is against the rules. 

Lake District campers handed fines for breaching Covid-19 restrictions

Muncaster Parish Council says the estuary at Ravenglass is littered with shipwrecks, and they can't afford to get them removed.

Fears for Lake District estuary becoming marine dumping ground

Rescuers say they're concerned more people will go to the high fells when lockdown rules change - something they say is a risk too far.

Mountain rescue issue strong warning to public

The new steel structure replaces the original 250-year-old stone bridge, which was completely washed away in the floods of Storm Desmond.

Historic moment for Pooley Bridge as new crossing is lowered into place

Cumbria County Council has reviewed the projects and says it can continue in line with Public Health England guidance.

Work resumes on £5m Pooley Bridge project

It was announced on Thursday that lockdown measures to slow the spread of coronavirus will be extended for at least three more weeks.

Chief Constable: "Now is not the time to travel to Cumbria"

Lancashire Police said they thought "if they wore masks and gloves this would be acceptable".

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