The only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
Help us continue the work ten visionary men and women started 85 years ago. Read more
This consultation represents your last real chance to get involved and influence the content of the Lake District ‘Local Plan’ so we would urge you to submit a response online and make yourself heard. Read more
Send us your best photos for a chance to be featured in our Calendars and Christmas cards Read more
Find out more about our project to get the Lake District recognised Dark Sky status - and how you can take part. Read more
A Landscape Charter for Cumbria and the Lake District setting out our commitment to the landscapes of Cumbria.
Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.
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Our annual dry stone walling competition takes place at Nags Head Farm, Hoff, near Appleby on Saturday 25th May. Read more
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An army of over 1000 willing volunteers joined in with our ‘Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2019’ on 26 and 27 April collecting 270 bags of rubbish at 46 separate litter picks to help clean up the county. Read more
Fresh from a litter pick earlier that day, guest speaker, Arctic explorer and our patron Paul Rose gave our Kirby Lecture on Friday Read more
Full steam ahead for the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme Read more
Member meeting Friday 24 May CANCELLED Read more
Spring has sprung and it is time to enter our Annual Walling Competition, this year at Nags Head Farm, Appleby on 25th May. Whether you're a seasoned pro or an amateur there’s a class to suit you, plus cash prizes, trophies and a yummy free lunch. Read more
Join us for this year's Open Day and AGM. Hear from our staff about their work and what we have achieved together for the Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes. Read more
As part of our 85th birthday celebrations please join us for a Summer Solstice Walk to the summit of Latrigg, with magical views out across the northern Lakes: the perfect place for a party to watch the sun set with friends old and new. Read more
Be part of a fighting force of volunteers working around Rydal to attempt a mass-removal of Himalayan Balsam. We aim to clear the Rydal area of the infestation, to reduce regrowth and prevent the spread to other areas of the Lakes. 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