About us
- Our Story
  We have a long history of campaigning for Cumbria’s landscapes. Here’s a snapshot of the difference we have made.
- Mission & values
  Our mission guides the work we do and our values underpin how we do it.
- Case Studies
  Read some examples of our past achievements including campaigns and practical work on the ground.
- Resources
  A selection of our reports and guides including our Technical Advice Note for good lighting and Who Pays for the Lake District.
- Our Team
  Our staff team and trustees work hard to deliver whether that’s campaigning for change, contributing to government policy or working on the ground.
- Work for us
  Want to join our team and help protect the landscapes we all love? Here are our latest vacancies.
Our work
News
Get involved
- Donate
  Donate to a specific appeal or make a general gift to support our work on the ground.
- Join Us (membership)
  Become a member and stand with us — your support powers long-term protection.
- Volunteer
  Join practical days out in the landscape and help care for Cumbria’s special places.
- Events
  Come along to walks, talks and volunteer days — learn more and meet like-minded people.
- Campaign with us
  Take action on the issues that matter, with simple ways to support current campaigns.
- Partner with us
  Support our work by becoming a corporate partner with opportunities for volunteer events and corporate giving.
- Youth voice
  We have an exciting opportunity for people between the ages of 18 and 25 to be part of our Youth Voice at Friends of the Lake District.
Land we look after
Contact
Fairer housing
Lakes Litter appeal

About us
- About us
- Our Story
  We have a long history of campaigning for Cumbria’s landscapes. Here’s a snapshot of the difference we have made.
- Mission & values
  Our mission guides the work we do and our values underpin how we do it.
- Case Studies
  Read some examples of our past achievements including campaigns and practical work on the ground.
- Resources
  A selection of our reports and guides including our Technical Advice Note for good lighting and Who Pays for the Lake District.
- Our Team
  Our staff team and trustees work hard to deliver whether that’s campaigning for change, contributing to government policy or working on the ground.
- Work for us
  Want to join our team and help protect the landscapes we all love? Here are our latest vacancies.
Our work
News
Get involved
- Get involved
- Donate
  Donate to a specific appeal or make a general gift to support our work on the ground.
- Join Us (membership)
  Become a member and stand with us — your support powers long-term protection.
- Volunteer
  Join practical days out in the landscape and help care for Cumbria’s special places.
- Events
  Come along to walks, talks and volunteer days — learn more and meet like-minded people.
- Campaign with us
  Take action on the issues that matter, with simple ways to support current campaigns.
- Partner with us
  Support our work by becoming a corporate partner with opportunities for volunteer events and corporate giving.
- Youth voice
  We have an exciting opportunity for people between the ages of 18 and 25 to be part of our Youth Voice at Friends of the Lake District.
Land we look after
Contact
Fairer housing
Lakes Litter appeal

info@fld.org.uk +441539 720788

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Landscape Management Assistant Job

Help us look after the land we care for and work across the charity on wider landscape recovery activities.

Community invited to discover Dam Mire Wood Post

Come along to our Community Day at Dam Mire Wood in Threlkeld on Friday 18 September 2026, from 3.30pm onwards.

Hedgerow Management Webinar Event

Hedgerow experts Nigel Adams, Megan Gimber, and James Robinson discuss proper hedgerow management, hosted by Friends of the Lake District.

25 years of Fix the Fells Post

Fix the Fells is marking 25 years of work to protect the Lake District’s spectacular mountain paths and fragile upland landscape from erosion.

Drought in Cumbria Post

Policy Officer Amanda McCleery looks at what should be done to mitigate the risk of drought in Cumbria.

Last call for our litter and fly-camping survey Post

As stories about illegal fly-camping, litter and wildfires continue to appear in the press and on social media, we're reminding people that our annual survey about these issues closes at the end of August.

Mazonwath workparty Event

Dry stone walling

Wildflower planting at Mazonwath Event

Plug planting in our wildflower meadow

Scotmid Co-op volunteers lend a hand at new site Post

The Scotmid Co-op team helped rebuild boundary wall on new Friends of the Lake District land

Nature Recovery Fund helps restore Lake District rainforest Post

Friends of the Lake District has been awarded £14,900 from Westmorland and Furness Council’s Nature Recovery Fund to support vital restoration work of temperate rainforest in the Rusland Valley.

Pop-up campsites Post

Planning officer, Leanne Parr, looks at the benefits and impacts of temporary campsites, and what can be done to reduce some of the problems they can cause.

Rusland woods workparty Event

Woodland management

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