The only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
Helpers wanted for a host of practical conservation tasks at our mass-volunteering Duddon Fell Care Day on Thursday 8th Nov - payment in cake! Read more
Please donate to help our work to secure 'Dark Skies' accreditation for the wonderful nocturnal skyscape of the Lake District. Read more
From sleeping inside a glacier, suspended from a hammock from the Spinnaker Tower, or in caves on the Lakeland fells – Phoebe Smith inspired us all. Read more
The sun shone and a gentle breeze helped the volunteers with their variety of conservation tasks at Thirlmere Fell Care Day, with tremendous results! Read more
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We’ve been nominated in the category of ‘Campaigner of the Year’ in The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 and we need your vote! Read more
Whinlatter Forest Plan, Warcop Common v MOD, Dark Skies appeal, Phoebe Smith inspires, volunteers turn out for Thirlmere, Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine Read more
Our next large scale volunteering event will be based in the Duddon valley on Thursday 8th November. Read more
A get together for our members to catch up on issues affecting the Lake District and our work in Cumbria. Book by calling 01539 720788 or email [email protected] Read more