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  1. About
  2. Our Impact

Our Impact

1934: Friends of the Lake District is set up to campaign for the creation of national parks

1934: Friends of the Lake District is set up to campaign for the creation of national parks

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Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 6th June, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

1930s onwards: Working hard for our native woodlands

1930s onwards: Working hard for our native woodlands

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Published: 19th March, 2014

Updated: 16th April, 2015

Author: Sophie Hodge

1949: Overhead power lines in national parks are placed underground

1949: Overhead power lines in national parks are placed underground

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Published: 19th March, 2014

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

Author: Sophie Hodge

1951: Lake District National Park created

1951: Lake District National Park created

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Published: 18th March, 2014

Updated: 11th April, 2019

Author: Dawn Groundsell

1980s: Wasdale and Ennerdale saved from damming to provide water for Sellafield

1980s: Wasdale and Ennerdale saved from damming to provide water for Sellafield

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Published: 19th March, 2013

Updated: 11th April, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

2011 onwards: Educating and involving people in caring for our landscapes

2011 onwards: Educating and involving people in caring for our landscapes

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Published: 20th March, 2012

Updated: 16th April, 2015

Author: Sophie Hodge

2014: Over £1 Million invested in the environment in Cumbria

2014: Over £1 Million invested in the environment in Cumbria

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Published: 19th March, 2012

Updated: 16th April, 2015

Author: Sophie Hodge

2016: The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are extended

2016: The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are extended

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Published: 19th March, 2011

Updated: 3rd December, 2020

Author: Dawn Groundsell

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  • Good Lighting Guide for Cumbria wins National Awards

    Good Lighting Guide for Cumbria wins National Awards

    Our good lighting guide produced jointly with a lighting designer launches and has already won two national awards!  Providing technical lighting guidance to planners, it will also help anyone installing or replacing lighting to make good lighting choices.

  • Reprieve for Roanhead as holiday lodge development withdrawn

    Reprieve for Roanhead as holiday lodge development withdrawn

    We welcome the withdrawal of a planning application for a huge holiday park between Askam- and Barrow-In-Furness. The proposal threatened a sensitive stretch of coastline, a much-valued haven for local people.

  • We Visit Gillside Wood for National Tree Week

    We Visit Gillside Wood for National Tree Week

    It was apt that during National Tree Week, the volunteers were out in force at Gillside and Tongue Gill Woods at Grasmere, the woods we manage for Friends of the Lake District members Bev and Jo Dennison.

  • Tuesday 27th February 2024: High Borrowdale Tree Maintenance and Walling Booking Confirmation

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    Volunteering

    Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.

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    Join Today

    Play your part in protecting the Lake District by becoming a member today.

  • Our Purpose

    Our Purpose

    We are an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes for future generations

  • The Helm

    The Helm

    Situated near Oxenholme, just south east of Kendal, and although not a very high hill at 185m, it gives beautiful views.

  • Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

    Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

    We received the disappointing news that the Secretary of State will not ‘call in’ the proposed zip-wires at Honister and so the Authority’s approval stands. The Secretary of State is no longer required to give reasons for his decision.

  • Elterwater Quarry Adventure Attraction Rejected

    Elterwater Quarry Adventure Attraction Rejected

    Proposals to build an adventure attraction in a former quarry at Elterwater in the Langdale Valley have been rejected by planners today, on grounds of traffic impacts.

  • Why become a member?

    Why become a member?

    Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of people enjoying and protecting it.

  • What are the disadvantages of being in a National Park?

  • High Borrowdale

    High Borrowdale

    High Borrowdale is situated 8.5 miles north of Kendal. The best way to access it is from the A6, south of Shap. There is open access at all times. Take a VIRTUAL TOUR

  • Thirlmere Activity Hub



Our aim is to:
Care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of our county’s landscapes;
 Ensure Cumbria's landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now;
Encourage people to appreciate our special county – everyone has a right to enjoy Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes

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Friends of the Lake District is now operating a mix of home and remote working. Our core office opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm subject to staffing levels. Call 01539 720788 or email [email protected]

Friends of the Lake District
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria 
LA9 7SS

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