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and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
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    Blogs from our Chief Executive, Douglas Chalmers Read more

  • Dark Skies

    Dark Skies

    Our aim for achieving Dark Sky Reserve status in Cumbria is two-fold: Firstly, to recognise, through accreditation from an international body, an important environmental feature of its unique landscape. Secondly, to help ensure it remains so (and even improves) for future generations. Read more

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Douglas Chalmers

Douglas Chalmers

Blogs from our Chief Executive, Douglas Chalmers Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Author: Chris James

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Our aim for achieving Dark Sky Reserve status in Cumbria is two-fold: Firstly, to recognise, through accreditation from an international body, an important environmental feature of its unique landscape. Secondly, to help ensure it remains so (and even improves) for future generations. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2019

Author: Chris James

Great Landscapes Week Blogs 2019

Great Landscapes Week Blogs 2019

To celebrate Great Landscapes Week, we invited a diverse range of guest contributors to answer the question ‘What Makes the Lake District a World Class Visitor Attraction?” The result is a fascinating range of perspectives. All views expressed are the contributors own. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2019

Author: Chris James

Molly Conway

Molly Conway

We're delighted that Molly has chosen to work with us this year as our ‘Property Engagement Officer’. We've asked Molly to write a monthly blog detailing her work with us so that we could share her progress, spread the word about the land that we own and encourage people to go and explore! Read more

Published: 17th December, 2019

Author: Chris James

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  • Grasmere School's Handy Guide to Cracking the Countryside Code

    Grasmere School's Handy Guide to Cracking the Countryside Code

    The children at Grasmere School want to welcome everyone back to the Lake District, and they have some handy tips to help you enjoy your visit. Respect... Protect... Enjoy...

  • Guess the Bird: British Bird Calls

    Guess the Bird: British Bird Calls

    How well do you know British bird calls and songs? In this guess the sound video you will hear 30 different songs/ calls from a variety of different British birds and one or two rare visiting species.

  • A Postcard from the Lakes 1st April 2021

    A Postcard from the Lakes 1st April 2021

    Cumbria ‘LED-ing’ the way with street light programme, Ambleside ‘Big Switch Off’, changes to planning policy on landscape, trees and natural flood management, Guess the Bird Calls, Local Plan Inspectors’ report published, Poetry lessons in the outdoors.

  • Dramatic Reduction in Light Pollution During Lockdown

    Dramatic Reduction in Light Pollution During Lockdown

    A nationwide Star Count conducted in February has revealed a significant drop in light pollution levels across the UK.

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    Volunteering

    Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.

  • Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

    Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

    We received the disappointing news that the Secretary of State will not ‘call in’ the proposed zip-wires at Honister and so the Authority’s approval stands. The Secretary of State is no longer required to give reasons for his decision.

  • Thirlmere Activity Hub

  • Thirlmere Activity Hub

    Thirlmere Activity Hub

    We consider this to be a wholly inappropriate development in this location. We urge you to take immediate action, write to the Planning Authority and share your concerns about this threat to Thirlmere

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  • Chief Executive - Douglas Chalmers

    Chief Executive - Douglas Chalmers

    Douglas Chalmers joined us in April 2015. He grew up on his family’s farm on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, and studied agriculture at the University of Aberdeen.

  • Our Purpose

    Our Purpose

    We are an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes for future generations

  • Why become a member?

    Why become a member?

    Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of people enjoying and protecting it.

  • 2017 Photography Competition

    2017 Photography Competition

    We're looking for images from around Cumbria to use on our 2017 Friends of the Lake District Christmas Card collection and 2018 Calendar. Closing Date 16th June 2017

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Our aim is to:
Care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of our county’s landscapes;
 Ensure Cumbria's landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now;
Encourage people to appreciate our special county – everyone has a right to enjoy Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes

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Our office is now closed to protect staff and in line with Government advice. Staff will be working from home and we will have access to our incoming post. You can contact us on the office phone 01539 720788 which is being diverted but please leave a message if we do not answer straight away. Email [email protected] as usual.

Friends of the Lake District
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria LA9 7SS

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