News - Friends of the Lake District

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

The view up Hardknott from Hows Wood platform. A lovely landscape.

News & Stories

Discover latest updates, stories and statements

From campaign updates and project news to longer reads from the people and places that make Cumbria special.

Some people peer up behind a dry stone wall

Scotmid Co-op volunteers lend a hand at new site

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

close up of tree branch in Rusland woods

Nature Recovery Fund helps restore Lake District rainforest

Friends of the Lake District has been awarded £14,900 from Westmorland and Furness Council’s Nature Recovery Fund to...

Sheep in front of tents at campsite in Lake District

Pop-up campsites

Planning officer, Leanne Parr, looks at the benefits and impacts of temporary campsites, and what can be done...

Kendal IT company announces Friends of the Lake District as Charity of the Year

A panoramic view of hills, sky and landscape with hedges

Project seeks locations for new hedgeplanting and restoration

We are looking for sites in Cumbria to plant new hedges, and lay or restore existing hedges in...

Haystacks, Buttermere

2026 Photographer Competition Winners

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2026 photography competition. These images will make up our...

Two people on bikes looking happy

5 Miles with Smiles challenge for everyday journeys

A sustainable travel initiative, 5 Miles with Smiles, has launched across Cumbria and the Lake District to encourage...

Patrick Fix the Fells ranger 2026

Fix the Fells ranger update

Patrick, the Fix the Fells ranger that Friends of the Lake District sponsors, gives an update on last...

People walking through fields of yellow in a lovely valley

Wildlife bonanza – slow worms, toads and bats

This week, Jan has been meeting up with theLittle Asby commoners, exploring the hay meadows of High Borrowdale...

Butterfly on hedge

Volunteers wanted to help survey hedge biodiversity

As part of our Hedges and Edges project, we are seeking more volunteers to help us survey hedgerow...

View over a dry stone wall into a lovely green field and a tarn beyond

Fossils, flowers, forests and fly-campers

This week, Jan pays a visit to Gowbarrow to look at some ancient woodland before returning to Mazonwath...

Roanhead dunes and beach

Planning and the landscape

Our planning officer, Leanne Parr, explains how we decide which planning applications to respond to and what forms...

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