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
Our aim is to: Care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of our county’s landscapes. To ensure Cumbria's landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now. To encourage people to appreciate our special county – everyone has a right to enjoy Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes Read more
Friends of the Lake District welcomes the Government’s independent review of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The review was led by Julian Glover supported by an experienced advisory group. A summary of our submission to the Review is detailed below together with a link to our response (pdf). Read more
A proposal to Extend the Boundary of the Lake District National Park between Grange-over-Sands and the Irish Sea Coast at Silecroft to Provide Statutory Protection to a High Quality Landscape Read more
Unsurprisingly, the Lake District is Britain’s most visited National Park. Visitor growth over the past few years has been significant, rising from 14.8 million visitors in 2012 to around 20 million in 2018. Read more
Climate change threatens the Lake District in many ways. The most obvious being the episodes of serious flooding that have taken place over the past 15 years, culminating in the devastation wrought by Storm Desmond in 2015. These events can no longer be described as unprecedented. Read more
Find out more about our project to get the Lake District recognised Dark Sky status - and how you can take part. Photo: Ben Bush Read more