THE Forestry Commission has launched an online guide to help visitors savour one of nature’s most spectacular displays – the changing leaves of autumn.
As part of the leaf-watch campaign, woodland experts are recording Cumbria’s hottest autumn spots including Grizedale and Whinlatter so people can visit them in all their blazing glory.
Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/nweautumn.

World rock climbing prodigy and Lake District lad, Leo Houlding, unveiled the new £6 million visitor facilities on the Forestry Commission estate at Grizedale Forest, near Hawkshead in Cumbria on Friday 18 September.
Leo, 28, who grew up in the Lake District, is well known for his adrenaline packed exploits and can be found participating in [...]

THE Lake District’s potential as an Olympic training ground has been recognised by a government minister.
Huw Irranca-Davies, natural environment minister at the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs, said the park’s lakes, fells, footpaths and trails were ideal for athletes gearing up for the London Olympics. “The national parks has so much to offer,” [...]