Friends of the Lake District

Sanctuary Appeal

The COVID crisis has taught us two things: how much we rely on nature and how much we rely on our key workers. By supporting our Sanctuary Project, you'll help both thrive. Read more
Target £25,000 Raised so far £3,367
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Westmorland Dales Scheme Interpretation Officer Vacancy

The Westmorland Dales has a rich cultural and natural heritage. The landscape partnership scheme is now recruiting an officer to take the lead in interpreting this heritage to a wide range of audiences. Read more
Call for Legislation to Tackle Increasing Light Pollution

Cumbria, the Dales and Lake District National Parks have some of the best dark skies in England. Our star covered dark skies provide an amazing free display for visitors and local communities, but how can they be better protected? Read more
Photographing the Night Sky

Ever since he was young, Ian Bradley wanted to photograph the night sky. The camera can see so much more than human eyes at night can, including colour. Read his blog here. Read more

We work to sustain the rich, diverse, living pattern of landscape, wildlife and culture that makes Cumbria and the Lake District unique

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Annual General Meeting 2020 Report

Our thanks to the members who attended our remote AGM on Friday 11th September. It was a smaller AGM that we are used to, due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we very much hope to return to a larger face-to-face AGM event in 2021.

A Postcard from the Lakes

We’re replacing our monthly e-newsletter with this weekly update to share ideas and to help keep you connected with the countryside, and keep you occupied at home in these challenging times.

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Latest News

Nature therapy for Frontline Workers: Lake District Sanctuary Project Appeal Launched

We have launched our Sanctuary appeal to fund a new project that will use the great outdoors to help frontline workers whose mental health has suffered during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
The Greatest Show on Earth… for free!

Autumn has crept up on us and nights are drawing in. Yet getting outside is even more crucial for our mental well-being in these anxious times. A rise in interest in night time photography using digital cameras and affordable telescopes is a great excuse to venture out. Read more
A Postcard from the Lakes 11th September

Stay in touch. A fortnightly update sharing our news and helping to keep you connected with the glorious landscape of Cumbria and the Lake District. Read more
Westmorland Dales Scheme Interpretation Officer Vacancy

The Westmorland Dales has a rich cultural and natural heritage. The landscape partnership scheme is now recruiting an officer to take the lead in interpreting this heritage to a wide range of audiences. Read more

Projects and Campaigns

The Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme

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
Dark Skies Cumbria

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
Southern Boundary Extension

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