A public consultation into the extension of the Lake District National Park is to take place.
According to Grough.co.uk, David Vose of Natural England made the announcement in Cumbria over the weekend, meaning there could soon be more to explore for those saying in Lake District holiday cottages.
The Yorkshire Dales would also be increased in size if the plan goes ahead, with the two likely to meet at the M6 motorway.
Those attending the meeting visited Windermere to look at water quality and the impact of land use surrounding the lake and conference organiser Jim McQueen said that the conference was fortunate to go ahead given the bad weather in the area.
"We were pleased to be able to show off our partnership working with public bodies like the Forestry Commission, Natural England and the national park authority," he was quoted by the news source as saying.
Earlier this week, Prince Charles was in the Lake District to switch on the Christmas lights at Keswick, which had been badly hit by the recent floods.
Posted by Toby Lawrence
