Our Impact

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

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1930s onwards: Working hard for our native woodlands

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1949: Overhead power lines in national parks are placed underground

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1951: Lake District National Park created

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

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

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

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

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Commercial dog walking on the Helm east, Oxenholme

As a landscape charity, we have always worked to secure a landscape that is accessible and available for everybody to enjoy. Unfortunately, this illegal use of our land has become untenable and its impact unfair on legitimate users, wildlife and the Fell Ponies and cattle that graze the Helm.
Climate Change Research 2022
Postcard from the Lakes 24th June 2022

Welcome to our latest Postcard. This week we've been very concerned about plans for Elterwater quarry, and we know many of you are too, as more than 30,000 people have signed a petition against it.
Wednesday 14th September: Mazonwath, Drystone Walling Booking Confirmation

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Our Purpose

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

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
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The Helm

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

Douglas Chalmers joined us in April 2015. He grew up on his family’s farm on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, and studied agriculture at the University of Aberdeen.
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.