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“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage Sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located”. UNESCO What is a World Heritage Site ? UNESCO seeks to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. This is embodied in an international treaty called the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted by UNESCO in 1972. The English Lake District World Heritage Site The Lake District National Park as defined by the 1951 boundary. Is the UK’s 31st World Heritage Site and its largest. It covers 221,000 ha, has a population of 41,000 and 23,000 homes. It has 42,026 ha of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), 14,000 ha in County Wildlife Sites, 8,000 ha in Regionally Important Geological Sites, over 10,000 ha of ancient semi-natural woodland, 16,500 archaeological sites including 333 scheduled monuments, 2,200km of footpaths and 121,000 ha of open access land. Why is the Lake District a World Heritage Site ? There are three intertwining and interdependent themes that reflect UNESCO’s criteria for inscription and attributes of OUV. They are: Identity a landscape of exceptional beauty, shaped by persistent and distinctive agro-pastoral traditions and local industry which give the Lake District a special character. Inspiration a landscape which has inspired artistic and literary movements and generated ideas about landscapes that have had global influence and left their physical mark. Conservation it is a landscape which has been the catalyst for key developments in the national and international protection of landscapes. The documentation submitted to UNESCO to support the Lake District’s bid for World Heritage Site status has a wealth of in-depth detail on each of the 13 valleys and what each valley’s OUVs are. Go to http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/caringfor/projects/whs/lake-district-nomination to dive deeper into the English Lake District’s World Heritage Site stories. Reference Frequently asked questions about the Lake District World Heritage Site status bid. (lakesworldheritage.co.uk) World Heritage knowledge (lakesworldheritage.co.uk) Photography Jason Chambers Lake District Photographer - JC Photography (photolakedistrict.co.uk)

Lake District Life work with designers, craftsmen, boutique hotels, travel industries, bloggers, vloggers the list goes on... if your business is within the travel and lifestyle industry or home and garden industry and you are located within Cumbria you can request to join us and be part of our collection. All you need to do is send an application via our website or contact us. We will then be in touch its really as easy as that. Once you have joined us your business will be promoted to our audience on all of our platforms. Including all of our social networking groups, websites, and blogs. We would love to help people find your business that's why we have made it free to join for a (limited time only) please contact us if you have any questions we would be happy to help.

Stunningly beautiful and instantly accessible, it’s easy to see why for many, Lake Buttermere and its mountains is the jewel in the crown. The lake offers excellent fishing and boating ( no motors ) - its circumference makes an ideal walk averaging 2-3 hours. The mountains standing guard in the Buttermere Valley offer more stimulating walks and include Haystacks - favourite mountain of Alfred Wainright, famed Lakes guidebook writer. Other popular mountains for challenging walking and excellent climbing includes ‘Buttermere Round’ (Red Pike, High Stile and High Crag) alongside Fleetwith Pike and Rannerdale Knotts. Altogether, the valley with its perfect lake and mountains will certainly delight. Download a simple map from the National Trust Here

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LOCAL HOTELS Search and book all local hotels with ease. Please note not all of the hotels listed here are part of our collection. To see our collection of unique stays click here . A UNIQUE GUIDE AROUND CUMBRIA AND THE LAKE DISTRICT

DOG SERVICES IN CUMBRIA We have selected a few of our trusted dog services around Cumbria. Including dog walkers, dog care, dog training, groomers, photographers, and health care services. Please contact us if you need any more information. You can also use our interactive map or click on the listing to see more. Thank you to Melissa Watts for the adorable photography of Milo the Springador. Florence Deorellana Pet Photography Classic pet portraits, capturing the character of your animal friend. Giving you a very special photograph of your pet for you to enjoy and share. Melissa Watts Pet Photography Get a perfect natural pet photo shoot with natural lighting and outdoor scenery! We all love to have the best photos of our pets so why not get some professional shoots done by a local photographer! Rebecca Hilton I have a range of packages available including on location pet portrait, family, working dog training, and field sports shoots. Lakes Pet Services Based in Windermere, we provide home boarding, day care, overnight stays, dog walking. pet sitting, grooming and dog behaviour consultations. Pawz Photography Pet photoshoots and more! Sharing with you the creative process that help me get to the final versions of my images! Click to see more. Oakhill Veterinary Group Family run, experienced & trusted vets in the heart of the Lake District. Veterinary services in Windermere & Ambleside Shampooch at Studio K9 Shampooch is a purpose built pet grooming salon in Cumbria, with over 20 years experince and a City and Guilds in canine anatomy and behaviour passing at distinction level. Ambleside Dog Walker Comprehensive dog care service covering the South Lakes including dog walking, day care, home boarding, pet sitting & wedding packages. A family run, fully licensed & insured, DBS checked & canine 1st aid trained. Paws by the Lake A unique Pet Shop and Gift Shop for You and Your Dog. We specialise in equipment for active / 'outdoor' dogs. You can also shop online. Lakeland Pet Supplies Lakeland Pet Supplies. 28 Main Road, Windermere Cumbria. Offering a wide range of supplies including food and accessories for pets.