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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The Hidden Heritage of the Westmorland Dales

Our ambition to reveal the hidden heritage of the Westmorland Dales runs deep. To discover more about the history of the area we've created a number of projects designed to help us interpret the area's rich archaeological heritage, much of which has remained undiscovered, unrecorded and under threat
Visit Little Asby Common

Friends of the Lake District is working with the commoners to enhance the character of this limestone landscape. The area is Open Access Land, so you are free to explore the site. Why not come and see some of the work we are doing?
10th August 2022: Mazonwath Meadows and Memories

We were delighted to see the progress of our upland hay meadow restoration carried out as part of our Westmorland Dales project and in reminiscent mood as we near the end of several years of work rebuilding Mazonwath's drystone walls
Summer Travel Hints and Tips

Some handy hints and tips from 'Zero Carbon Cumbria' to help you reduce carbon and save money when you travel over the summer months

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

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