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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1980s: Raising the water level at Wasdale and Ennerdale

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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 Great Outdoors Awards 2018

We’ve been nominated in the category of ‘Campaigner of the Year’ in The Great Outdoors Awards 2018 and we need your vote!
Member Meet - Cheshire Area

A get together for our members to catch up on issues affecting the Lake District and our work in Cumbria. Book by calling 01539 720788 or email [email protected]
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Volunteering

Be one of our 500 volunteers making a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.
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
Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine
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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 protecting this unique place.