We are seeking an individual who has the vision, drive and passion to grasp the opportunities which lie ahead and lead our charity to realise its full potential. Read more
Using words written on paper leaves by visitors to our Dam Mire wood opening day, member Johanna Alberti has written this short poem reminding us all about our wonderful day in Threlkeld and how much this wood means to people Read more
Mark Curr, a third generation farmer at Bowderdale Head, explains how and why sheep are 'gathered' from the fell, and brought down to the farm. Read more
Events and Activities at Dam Mire Wood grand opening day Read more
Farms are great
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Working with five different sized communities across Cumbria, we commissioned Cundall’s to carry out Town-Village lighting audits to assess light pollution levels and identify the most significant sources of light pollution. Read more
Enter this year's photography competition! Read more
Open Day and Annual General Meeting 2022 Friday 8th July 2022. Coronation Hall, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LZ. All members and non-member visitors are welcome. Read more
The former home of eminent Victorian, John Ruskin, is a treasure house of art and memorabilia. Read more
A project led by Lois Mansfield of the University of Cumbria which is documenting the farming cultural heritage of the Lake District, funded by the National Park’s Farming in Protected Landscapes programme. Read more
Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust own Eskdale Mill, a 16th-century water corn mill open as a visitor attraction. Read more
A fantastic trip through the lakes, Bob Orrell takes us on a packhorse journey through the Lake District from Ravenglass to Shap, back in 1977. Read more
Large Outdoors is a walking and activities getaway company focused on smiles as much as miles. Read more
Access work, planting, awards, FAQ's, workparties, planting and pictures from the wood. Read more
Friends of the Lake District wants Dam Mire Wood to be a place the community and public can enjoy. We would love to know what you would like to see on the property and how you would like it to be used. Read more
We're looking for pictures taken at Dam Mire Wood or pictures of the wood from and the wider area from vantage points around Threlkeld, maybe high atop Blencathra. Send them to us for a chance to win a brilliant collection of Lake District inspired books. Read more
We are no longer buying new plastic tree guards but re-using from our current stock while we await the outcome of current trials of non-plastic tubes which look very promising. When we next add to our stock of tree tubes, our intention is to adopt a more environmentally friendly solution. Read more
The most frequently asked questions about our ownership of Dam Mire Wood Read more
Please help us raise vital funds to protect and enhance Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes through sponsorship of your Morecambe Bay Walk Read more
Eleanor Broaders' ode to Sheriff’s Wood. Written after a visit to Windermere and Eleanor's discovery of Sheriff’s Wood just off Lake Road. Read more
Eleanor Broaders' ode to Derwent River. The poem was written about a walk along the Derwent river in the shadow of Blancathra at dawn. Read more
We own and manage land across Cumbria and the Lake District. This work is coordinated by our property manager Jan Darrall who will be keeping this diary to highlight the amazing work carried out by our volunteers and to provide updates on site visits, events and plans for the future. Read more
Our land includes valleys, native woodlands, moorlands, uplands and commons. We encourage you to get out and visit some of these hidden Cumbrian treasures! 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
I came across Friends of the Lake District while researching local information for a weeks holiday in November 2021. We were very lucky with the weather and had such a wonderful time I was inspired to write this poem. - Andrew Moss. Read more