Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership

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. Thanks to National Lottery players it has been supported by a grant from the Heritage Fund.

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Westmorland Dales Projects

Connecting Heritage Projects

A small grants scheme, an apprenticeship scheme, infrastructure improvements, tourism partnerships, interpretation and a celebration of the Westmorland Dales Read more

Cultural Heritage Projects

Rich Archaeological Heritage: Four projects will focus on engaging people in a major archaeology survey, community excavations within a village, a project associated with Gamelands Stone Circle and another focussed on scheduled monuments at risk; Pendragon Castle Read more

Natural Heritage Projects

The natural heritage projects focus on three key areas: Geological Foundations, A Wealth of Wildlife and Pastoral Farming Read more

Latest

Planning Appeal Decision: Beckstones Housing Development

We are pleased to report that an appeal relating to a new housing at Beckstones near Thornthwaite has been dismissed. We worked with members of the local community to challenge this proposal which was subsequently refused by the Lake District National Park Authority but the decision was then appealed by the applicant.
Planning Appeal Decision: Troutbeck Airstrip

We are pleased to report that an appeal relating to an airstrip at Troutbeck close to the A66 has been dismissed. We worked with members of the local community and other concerned organisations to challenge this proposal which was subsequently refused by the Lake District National Park Authority but the decision was then appealed by the applicant.
Astrophotography workshop with Ben Bush 25 Feb 22

Grizedale is an amazing place to capture the beauty of the night skies. This workshop will show you how to capture these sights for yourself using basic camera gear and a few special techniques. Join award winning astro photographer Ben Bush for the night where he will show you around the sky and what is possible to see and capture for yourself.
Cyanotype Workshop, Forest Landscape - Chris Routledge

Head out into the forest with award winning photographer Chris Routledge where you will use your mobile phones or digital cameras to take photos of the forest landscape. You will learn about composition, exposure, … and return to the studio to transfer your digital image onto acetate in order to print onto the photographic paper.