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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Lake District Landscape and Language: Lost & Found, Our 85th Birthday exhibition opens

Visit our Landscape and Language; Lost and Found exhibition; celebrating 85 years in words and pictures.
'In Our Hands' Premiere, a film of our 85th anniversary poem

Premiere of 'In Our Hands', a short film of our 85th anniversary poem written by Harriet Fraser, produced and directed by Terry Abraham.
Lake District Landscape and Language: Lost & Found, Our 85th Birthday exhibition

Our exhibition celebrates 85 years in words and pictures.
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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.
Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We received the disappointing news yesterday (24th July) 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.
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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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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.