The only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
Happy #Socktober19! This month, when you buy any pair of Smartwool socks, £1 will be donated to Friends of the Lake District Read more
'In Our Hands', a short film of our 85th anniversary poem written by Harriet Fraser, directed by Terry Abraham. Read more
Our climate is changing. Help us take action for our landscapes. Read more
Find out more about our project to get the Lake District recognised Dark Sky status - and how you can take part. Photo: Ben Bush Read more
A Landscape Charter for Cumbria and the Lake District setting out our commitment to the landscapes of Cumbria.
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We've commissioned a short film to celebrate our 85th year (1934 – 2019) which will be screening at the Rheged Centre, Penrith later this month. Read more
Top tips for stargazing this autumn to help you make the most of our dark skies. Read more
Autumn - a beautiful time of year to be out under the stars. Let astronomer Richard Darn lead you on a stargazing tour starting with the Milky Way. Read more
Friends of the Lake District is now in receipt of a draft timetable of the Local Plan hearings preliminary scheduled to take place over two weeks commencing 25 November. Read more
The Lake District National Park Authority has decided not to pursue introducing a Traffic Regulation Order on fell lanes at Tilberthwaite and High Oxen Fell. Read more
We were delighted that our Dark Skies project officer and star stargazer Johanna Korndorfer was interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live recently. Read more
Our exhibition celebrates 85 years in words and pictures. Read more
Come along and hear updates on our work, share your views and meet other members at these informative meetings. Always a complimentary brew and a cake available. Please pre-book by emailing [email protected] or by calling 01539 720788. Read more
Our next large scale volunteering event will be based in Buttermere on Friday 8th November 2019. Read more
The Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme aims to unlock and reveal the hidden heritage of the Westmorland Dales, enabling more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from this inspirational landscape. Read more
A proposal to Extend the Boundary of the Lake District National Park between Grange-over-Sands and the Irish Sea Coast at Silecroft to Provide Statutory Protection to a High Quality Landscape Read more