The Lake District National Park Authority is keen to share the message 'Cumbria is open', in support of our communities and businesses following the Cumbria floods. It's important that people who are thinking of visiting know that the majority of places are still open and accessible throughout the national park.
As their video explains they are asking people to check routes in advance and have provided a map showing the status of the rights of way they have surveyed so far as well as listings of temporary rights of way closures. For an up-to-date list of road closures, check Cumbria County Council's website.
If you are planning to go walking in the Lake District in the near future then, as ever, both they and we recommend you take suitable precautions, including checking the weather on the Lake District Weatherline website or by following @LakesWeather on Twitter and be aware that paths are loose and ground may be less stable underfoot.
Following an initial assessment of areas across the national park, the rangers have started to put some bridge and path closures in place for people's safety. It is important that people take notice of these signs and cordons and do not cross them. If you see bridges, paths or tree damage that needs reporting please contact the area rangers.
The Park is also starting work soon on a new multi-user trail from the west side of the A591 from Dunmail Raise to southern end of Thirlmere. Once they have repaired and improved part of the surface to the trail, it will provide an alternative connection for people looking to walk, run, cycle or horse ride along this route. Weather permitting, the work will take around six weeks.
This video will tell you more about that project.
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