Paul is a co-founder of WalkLakes. His parents were cub and scout leaders so he's been hiking since he could walk. Having a mathematical mind maps hold a particular fascination for him and as well as developing this site he wrote our mapping application. He's also a keen photographer and has now deserted his SLR for a Sony α7II compact system camera and an ever increasing collection of lenses.
- Lake District For Sale, Again
We were alerted by one of our users that the National Park Authority seem intent on selling off 74.31 acres of mixed woodland and amenity land between Grasmere and Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District.
- Become a Fell Top Assessor
The "best" job in the Lake District is up for grabs
- Change to the Cumbria Way
We were contacted last week by someone who had used our Cumbria Way guide and found that the way had been moved. We've been researching why.
- Great Landscapes Week 2019
The Friends of the Lake District have lots of events happening as part of Great Landscapes Week 2019 which starts on Saturday so book now.
- Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar
The Lake District National Park Authority has improved a much-loved walking spot at Helsington Barrows and Scout Scar, thanks to a generous boost from the Ramblers.
- Lake District volunteers lead the way
Although our web site is designed to help you find your own walks in the Lake District sometimes you may want someone to guide you and that's where the Lake District National Park's Guided Walks Volunteers come in.
- Expanding our National Park
The Friends of the Lake District has submitted a formal request to Natural England, asking them to consider extending the southern boundary of the Lake District National Park.
- Your Dog and Other Animals
An email yesterday from a dog walker who'd found cows on the fell while using one of our walks made us think it was time we talked generally about walking with your dog and the issues with other animals.
- Stepping up to the Bowder Stone
We visited the Bowder Stone this week to look at and photograph the new ladder.
- Yet Another Release of Mapping
We've just put online a new release of our map tiles. This release also includes a number of changes, some resulting in feedback from users after our last release (and the blog post includes a rather cool slider to let you view the changes side by side).
WalkLakes recognises that hill walking, or walking in the mountains, is an activity with a danger of personal injury or death.
Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.