Woodlands and farms projects

Despite being one of the wildest places in England, the Lake District has been shaped by people through centuries of upland farming. Supporting these traditional farming methods is therefore an important part of planning for the future of these landscapes.

Woodlands are an even older aspect of our landscape. Ancient woodlands once cloaked vast areas of the Lake District. Today Friends of the Lake District is dedicated to restoring and recreating native woodlands, for the sake of the landscape, the wildlife and the people who enjoy them.

The Long View

Recognising how trees are an essential part of our landscape character, we are pleased to announce that we will be a key supporting partner in The Long View project, led by Rob Fraser and Harriet Fraser of somewhere-nowhere.Read more

Whole Valley Planning

FLD Whole Valley Planning - A guide for communities. This project explored the feasibility of whether land management could be integrated across a whole valley, based on community led issues.Read more

Our Green Space

Work the View

Gillside Wood

Farming Landscapes

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Bright Future for Dark Skies

The spectacular display of a truly dark sky was once available to everyone. But now it is claimed that 10-15% of British citizens have never seen the Milky Way; light pollution has increased over the earth’s surface by 2% every year for the last four years.

Community improves access at new Bampton path with help of a Friends grant

A new stretch of path linking Bampton Village Hall and a riverside path near Haweswater Beck has recently been completed with the aid of a Friends grant.

Open Day and AGM 2019

Join us for this year's Open Day and AGM. Hear from our staff about their work over the last year and what we have achieved together for the Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes.

Friends of the Lake District is 85 years old

Find out more about how we are celebrating our 85th birthday this year.

Types of membership

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 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.

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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

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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.