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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A short film commissioned to celebrate our 85th anniversary this year is now available to view online following its premiere at the Rheged Centre, Penrith. Read more
Nine guest bloggers wrote about ‘What Makes the Lake District a World Class Visitor Attraction?” from a landscape, wildlife, tourism, health, local community, visitor, adventure, and the National Park's perspective. Read them here. Read more
Farms are great
An alliance for everyone who wants to protect our historic green lanes and their use for farming access and quiet, non-motorised recreation. We are campaigning for Traffic Regulation Orders to put an end to the use of fell tracks by recreational 4x4s and motorbikes. Read more
The Lake District is increasingly threatened by commercial developments which will damage its unique, protected and much-loved landscapes. Your National Park is under siege and appears open to be exploited for commercial gain whilst the statutory protection for its fragile beauty is being ignored. This must stop. Read more
Whilst climate change mitigation and adaptation is not the primary reason we own or manage land, it is an important factor we take into account when deciding on our management regime across the 586 ha of land that we own or manage. Read more
Friends of the Lake District Staff Read more
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
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
Play your part in protecting this beautiful place by becoming a member today. Select your membership type and help us to look after our spectacular landscape. Read more
Friends of the Lake District President, Chairman, Chief Executive and Trustees Read more