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The only membership organisation dedicated to protecting
and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
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  1. Our Work
  2. Our Land

Land Management

Friends of the Lake District has owned land in Cumbria since 1937. We own land in order to enhance the landscape of the area; carry out practical conservation projects; increase access and model best practice in land management. Our land includes valleys, native woodlands, moorlands, uplands and commons.  We encourage you to get out and visit some of these hidden Cumbrian treasures!

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Whilst climate change mitigation and adaptation is not the primary reason we own or manage land, it is an important factor we take into account when deciding on our management regime across the 586 ha of land that we own or manage. Read more

Published: 6th January, 2020

Updated: 23rd March, 2020

Author: Chris James

Property Engagement Officer's Blog

Property Engagement Officer's Blog

We've asked Molly - our Property Engagement Officer - to write a monthly blog detailing her work with us so that we could share her progress, spread the word about the wonderful land that we own and encourage you to go and explore! Read more

Published: 13th December, 2019

Author: Chris James

Location Map

Location Map

Our land includes valleys, native woodlands, moorlands, uplands and commons. We encourage you to get out and visit some of these hidden Cumbrian treasures! Read more

Published: 13th December, 2019

Author: Chris James

High Borrowdale

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. Read more

Published: 12th December, 2019

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Little Asby Common

Little Asby Common

This is situated about five miles east of Orton. There is open access on the common at all times. Read more

Published: 11th December, 2019

Updated: 13th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

The Helm

The Helm

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

Published: 10th December, 2019

Updated: 13th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

Location: The Helm, Oxenholme, Kendal, LA8 0LR

Gillside Wood

Gillside Wood

Through the generosity of Friends of the Lake District members and landowners Bev and Jo Dennison Drake, we have planted a new 7 hectare native wood along Tongue Gill beck, Grasmere. During 2014 we ran an appeal to raise money for trees. Thanks to the generosity of our members, an incredible £8,626 was raised, adding to the grant we received from the Forestry Commission. Read more

Published: 14th January, 2016

Updated: 18th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

Greenbank Wood

Greenbank Wood

A small one-and-a-half hectare woodland opposite the University of Cumbria's campus library on Nook Lane in Ambleside containing some large veteran beech and Scots pine trees dating back to the nineteenth century. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2015

Updated: 13th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

Mike's Wood

Mike's Wood

Mike’s Wood was created in appreciation of a former Secretary of the Friends, Mike Houston. A generous local member, Anne Beddard, helped us with this by giving us some land she owned, so enabling us to create a 4.81 ha native wood. During 1993/4 oak, alder, ash, birch, rowan, scots pine, hawthorn and juniper were planted. We have created a footpath through the wood, linking into other routes Read more

Published: 12th March, 2015

Updated: 9th November, 2020

Author: Sophie Hodge

Hows Wood

Hows Wood

Hows Wood is situated in upper Eskdale and covers 20 acres (8 hectares). We bought the wood from the Forestry Commission in 1987 to restore the ancient native woodland and as a way of showcasing the way forward for managing woodlands. Conifers were removed in 1994, dry stone wall boundaries restored to keep out livestock and deer, a Bark Peelers Hut was conserved and a circular walk waymarked. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2015

Updated: 13th December, 2019

Author: Sophie Hodge

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    A Song to Sing on your Way Back to the Lakes

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    Douglas Chalmers

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    Join Today

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  • Volunteering

    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

    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

    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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  • Chief Executive - Douglas Chalmers

    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.

  • Our Purpose

    Our Purpose

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

  • Why become a member?

    Why become a member?

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

  • 2017 Photography Competition

    2017 Photography Competition

    We're looking for images from around Cumbria to use on our 2017 Friends of the Lake District Christmas Card collection and 2018 Calendar. Closing Date 16th June 2017

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    11thApril, 2021 @Friendsoflakes
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    11thApril, 2021 @Friendsoflakes
  • We objected to this plan in our response to the Gvt’s consultation last year so this is really good news. It means… https://t.co/eKCGch58YP

    9thApril, 2021 @Friendsoflakes


Our aim is to:
Care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of our county’s landscapes;
 Ensure Cumbria's landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now;
Encourage people to appreciate our special county – everyone has a right to enjoy Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes

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Our office is now closed to protect staff and in line with Government advice. Staff will be working from home and we will have access to our incoming post. You can contact us on the office phone 01539 720788 which is being diverted but please leave a message if we do not answer straight away. Email [email protected] as usual.

Friends of the Lake District
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria LA9 7SS

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