Protecting Cumbria’s landscapes – for nature, for people, for ever
Friends of the Lake District exists to protect Cumbria’s landscapes – for nature, for people, for ever. We combine local expertise with campaigning and on-the-ground work to restore nature, influence long-term decisions, and support communities to shape a thriving future.
Donate
Help protect the places we all love. Support one of our appeals or make a general gift to fund our work.
Volunteer
From practical conservation to events support, there’s a role for every skill and schedule.
Campaign
Become part of a movement that’s calling for thriving Cumbrian landscapes for nature, for people, for ever.
The difference supporters make
Your support delivers practical action and long-term protection — across the landscapes, habitats and heritage that define Cumbria.
606
The approximate size (in hectares) of the land Friends of the Lake District care for in Cumbria
2,585
The number of hours contributed by volunteers last year
23.5
The length (in metres) of dry stone wall our volunteers helped rebuild last year
10,836
The number of trees planted as part of our hedges and edges project
Our current work
From campaigns for fairer housing, to creating new homes for nature, here’s a taste of what we’re up to at the moment.
Latest news & stories
From updates on our campaigns and our work on the land, to the latest news about planning applications and content from our supporters.
Our new website
The website as you see it now is just the start. Much of our previous content is temporarily…
Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2026
We’re hoping lots of people across the county will help us with an annual spring clean on Friday…
Diggers, planting and exposure climbing…
Work begins on the new bridge at Dam Mire Wood, and volunteers go climbing up the crag to…
Annual Hedge Laying Results 2026
Results of this year’s hedge laying competition which took place on Saturday 21 February at Gowbarrow Hall Farm,…
Our next events
Walks, talks, volunteer days and more…
Thursday 19th March, 2026
Ambleside and Grasmere Big Switch Off 2026
Voluntary community lighting switch-off in Ambleside and Grasmere to save energy and see more stars.
Tuesday 21st April, 2026
Hows Wood workparty
Wednesday 15th April, 2026
Mazonwath workparty
Dry stone walling
Wednesday 25th March, 2026
High Borrowdale workparty
General tasks
Thank you for your support and for all that you do to protect the Lake District’s landscapes and communities.
Ashes Lane Neighbourhood Watch
