Friends of the Lake District

A Message from Paul

We are delighted to have as our Ambassador for The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2019, Paul Rose: Explorer, TV Presenter, Public Speaker and Polar GuideRead more

Earth Hour

Have you heard of Earth Hour? It’s a global event when people all over the world switch off their lights and reflect on the diversity of life on the planet. Saturday 30th March at 8:30pmRead more

Alpacaly Ever After (CIC)

Lakeland's one and only independent social enterprise, offering outstanding alpaca and llama experiences surrounded by the beauty of The Lake District World Heritage Site.Read more

Dark Skies Cumbria

Stargazers Wanted! Find out more about our project to get the Lake District recognised Dark Sky status - and how you can take part.Read more

Babbling About Rivers

A series of talks by West Cumbria Rivers Trust and distinguished guest speakersRead more

Join the Flood Action Campaign 2018

Jogging Pals

Jogging Pals provides running programmes, guided runs, and coaching, from their Head Office on the edge of the Lake District National Park.Read more

Conserving Lakeland Edition 79

Complaints Policy

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A Message from Paul

We are delighted to have as our Ambassador for The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2019, Paul Rose: Explorer, TV Presenter, Public Speaker and Polar Guide

Earth Hour

Have you heard of Earth Hour? It’s a global event when people all over the world switch off their lights and reflect on the diversity of life on the planet. Saturday 30th March at 8:30pm

Motorised use of green lanes

We would urge all who care about protecting these routes to complete the Lake District National Park Authority survey or and/or attend a drop in session.

Meeting for Carlisle and Penrith residents to discuss future housing developments

We are inviting people to discuss local planning issues including Carlisle’s St Cuthbert’s Garden Village and Penrith’s Strategic Masterplan, both of which have caused concern among residents.

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

We are concerned about the basis for the decision to approve an application for a zipwire at Honister Slate Mine, and have requested that the Government “calls in” the application.

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