The only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
Hedge layers from the north of England will be testing their skills at our Annual Hedge Laying Competition on Saturday 19th January. Read more
We're delighted to announce that a submission to the National Lottery for funding to deliver the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme has been successful. Read more
Help us to keep standing up for some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Read more
We feel that given the scale, complexity and importance of this scheme, insufficient time has been allowed for the public and relevant organisations to properly consider the proposal and its implications. 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 urge you to join us in objecting to this application and preventing this area of common land being returned to its former state as an unlawful car park. Read more
Professional and amateur hedge layers from across the north will come together again to test their skills at our Annual Hedgelaying Competition on Saturday 19th January. Read more
Find out more about the Dark Sky project and the how and why of taking sky quality meter readings at our Dark Skies road show. 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