The only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
Please donate to help our work to secure 'Dark Skies' accreditation for the wonderful nocturnal skyscape of the Lake District. Read more
Join us to give a bit of time and care back to this special place at Thirlmere Fell Care Day on Sunday 23rd September. Read more
We are excited that adventurer and author Phoebe Smith will be presenting our annual Kirby Lecture. Read more
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Join Phoebe Smith on a journey around the world to reveal the wildest nights out on the planet and discover how to unlock some of the best places to have a wild adventure here in the UK. Read more
Applications are now open for an MSc project investigating how to monitor change in landscape character in the Lake District. This MSc research is part-funded by Friends of the Lake District. Read more
Our out-going president Sir Martin Holdgate handed over to new president John Entwistle, OBE, at our Grasmere AGM recently. Read more
There is a huge amount of work to be done to heal and restore our beloved landscapes. Read more
A chance to get together with other members and discuss the latest issues affecting the Cumbrian landscape. Meet our Chief Executive and other staff as well as members from around the area. Free. Non-members also welcome. Read more
Our next large scale volunteering event will be based in the Duddon valley on Thursday 8th November. Read more