Our Impact

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

1930s onwards: Working hard for our native woodlands

1949: Overhead power lines in national parks are placed underground

1951: Lake District National Park created

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

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

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

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

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

Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We are concerned about the basis for the decision to approve an application for a zipwire at Honister Slate Mine, and have requested that the Government “calls in” the application.

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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Our purpose

Protecting the landscapes of Cumbria for future generations

Why become a member?

Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of like minded people in caring for this unique landscape.