The Lake District isn't all about stunning landscapes and outdoor adventure.

Spring marks the start of the farm's busiest seasons.

Under a new DEFRA Stewardship agreement we are beginning work on a habitat creation project on School Knott and Grandsire, a special area of upland grassland, mires and pasture, covering just under 100 hectares.

We're pleased to share our new series - Spotted On Matson Ground.

As May rolls around, the Lake District comes alive.

I know it's the Lake District but we've been in a particularly wet spell recently with more frequent storm events, so our Matson Ground staff are being kept busy with continuing storm damage clearance and wood extraction from our woodlands.

According to Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, walking is man's best medicine.

For those of you with dogs, the Lake District has long been a favourite destination.

Did you know that wetlands are one of the world's most biodiverse habitats? In fact, they provide homes for many species and larger wetlands, such as RSPB Leighton Moss, act as a vital stopover for millions of migratory birds in need of rest and to refuel.