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The Lake District is a fantastic place for paddle sports like paddle boarding. Before you head out make sure to check the wind & weather. 🌪️Wind can make paddling much more difficult 🌧️Rain can cause river levels to surge & change their character completely #WaterSafety

Do you wear personal flotation when out paddling? Buoyancy aids are an essential piece of a paddlers kit that can reduce the risks posed by Cold Water Shock should you end up in difficulties. Link for more interesting info - rnli.org/safety/lifejac… #WaterSafety RNLI

‼️Tip of the week‼️ Take a means of communication with you when out paddling 🤳 A VHF radio or mobile phone in a waterproof case means you can raise the alarm if the worst happens‼️ #WaterSafety

Calling all motor boat users.......Kill Cords - 🔹Do you have one on your boat❓ 🔸Do you know what it’s for❓🙄 🔹Do you use it when out on your boat❓ #WaterSafety

Kill Cords are a safety critical piece of equipment❗️ Here, our Lake Rangers tell us how to wear them & how to ensure they are in good condition #WaterSafety youtube.com/watch?v=A4fbEw…

Kill Cords can deteriorate in condition over time! Keep an eye on 👀 1⃣It's elasticity! It shouldn't be too long like the cord in the photo! 2⃣Whether the outer material is in 1 piece or cracked & worn 3⃣The clip! Is it functional or rusty/deformed? #WaterSafety

‼️Tip of the Week‼️ Our tip of the week regarding Kill Cords is a simple one.....Wear It‼️ It's such a simple safety feature that could save your life! The video below from RNLI shows what can happen if kill cords aren't worn #WaterSafety youtu.be/P_ISZoSRhqk?si…

It's the last week of Summer hols & we're recapping some important Water Safety messages! With a decent forecast later this week, please pass this advice on to anybody who will be heading to our lakes, tarns, rivers & coastlines to salvage the last of the summer! #WaterSafety

This image from Google Earth of Coniston Water shows how our bodies of open water can change in depth very quickly! If you're not a confident open water swimmer, consider the use of personal flotation & enter the water slowly to avoid Cold Water Shock! #WaterSafety Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service

Lakes & rivers are often cold🥶 Temps vary, such as where rivers flow into a lake🌡️ In trouble? Remember #FloatToLive Someone else in trouble? Call9⃣9⃣9⃣, look for nearby aids like life rings/reach poles/throw lines & shout instructions on how to #FloatToLive #WaterSafety

The rain couldn't dampen spirits on Monday as we visited Derwentwater to talk to local children about #WaterSafety subjects like - 🔵 How to manage risks of open water 🔵 Activities like swimming & paddleboarding 🔵 Cold Water Shock 🔵 #FloatToLive 🔵 What to do in an emergency

Beautiful night tonight

Misty on Windermere but fabulous cloud inversions today. It's going to be a beautiful day!

Some pictures of the new paths I put in. Working with the #National Trust. At the bottom of Gowbarrow. North Lakes. Lakes Rangers #LakeDistrict

Our Ranger team have been carrying out maintenance work to path surfacing at Elleray Woods, adding stone pitched Waths to help manage surface water and add resilience. This very popular path to the summit of Orrest Head had suffered recent storm damage. Lake District

Investigating a blocked culvert today, one of the lids had broken blocking the channel. Blockage removed, and new lid fitted it's running nicely. Always satisfying to repair these old features and see them doing what they were built to do. Lake District CulvertSurveilences

Our Fell Top Assessors will be on BBC Breakfast tomorrow morning! Zac, Paddy and Jim were joined by Matt Taylor as they headed up Helvellyn to mark the start of the winter season. Tune in between 6am and 9.30am to see how they got on📺

Been putting this long awaited Bridge in at Black Sail. Top end of Ennerdale. Western Lakes. #LakeDistrict Lakes Rangers

Little access improvement job for our Ranger team today, replacing a stone stile with a wicket gate on reclaimed traditional stone stoops, kindly provided by the landowner. Lake District

Path building in the woods with the mighty Doosan. In South Lakes. Lakes Rangers #LakeDistrict