Erimax Expand Erimax - Land, Planning and Communities brings national expertise and an intelligent, bespoke and pragmatic approach to clients in the public, private and community sectors, from offices in Grasmere and Cheshire. We work across the UK to achieve the right planning results every time, through a deep understanding and a passion for good planning. We are proud to support Friends of the Lake District and are committed to safeguarding the successful long term future of one of the most beautiful parts of the world - the English Lake District. erimaxltd.com
Thie Loghey Ltd Expand Thie Loghey Luxury Lake District Lodge is located in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of Hawkshead in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Built to the highest specification you will find all the chic modern day facilities expected from a super deluxe holiday Lodge. One of only five luxury lodges, set in a rural location surrounded by sprawling countryside and with the famous Lake District fells and mountain ranges beyond. www.thieloghey.co.uk
Lakelovers Cottages Expand Lakelovers are an experienced Self-Catering Holiday Letting Company, managing cottages throughout the Lake District. We are proud to be able to support the Friends of the Lake District in their vital work of protecting the beautiful Lake District. www.lakelovers.co.uk
Visit Ulverston Expand The official tourist information provider for Ulverston promoting events and venues in the locality, encouraging sustainable tourism and benefiting the local economy. “It is our privilege to support Friends of the Lake District in championing the protection of the natural environment, whilst accommodating the needs of local communities and enhancing the enjoyment of visitors”. www.visitulverston.com
Conservation Chemicals Consultants Ltd Expand We make special varnishes to beautifully conserve natural decorative materials such as wooden worktops and slate floors. ‘We support Friends of the Lake District because they work tirelessly to protect the landscape of the Lake District that we love. They fight planning issues, promote ecological diversity, educate locals and tourists alike and much more; amazing for a relatively small charity. I’ve always thought that every penny is well spent with Friends of the Lake District.’ www.conservationchemicals.co.uk
Large Outdoors Ltd Expand A nationwide outdoor pursuits and social group offering you the chance to meet new people, try new activities or participate in ones you already enjoy. Making Outdoor Adventures Sociable. “As a business based around getting people out into the great outdoors so they can experience the delights and wonders of the natural environment, by supporting the Friends we can help give something back to the region and community we enjoy so much.” www.largeoutdoors.com/lake-district
The Fuse Expand A creative marketing agency, helping businesses and charities to grow and achieve their goals through marketing strategies, branding, websites and other marketing material. “We are proud to support Friends of the Lake District. It is important that this stunning landscape is managed and protected for people now and generations to come to enjoy, along with the wildlife, fauna and flora and the people who live and work there.” www.thefuse.co.uk
Milburn Grange Holidays Expand We provide a choice of seven self-catering holiday cottages in the beautiful unspoilt Eden Valley in Cumbria – The Lake District. “Milburn Grange Holiday Cottages have been providing self-catering cottage accommodation for guests visiting Cumbria and the Lake District for many years. It is important that we and the wider tourism industry work closely with Friends of the Lake District to protect this important and sensitive area for the future enjoyment of both visitors and residents alike.” www.milburngrange.co.uk
Marquees & Teepees, Killington Limited Expand Marquee and Furniture Hire "We are pleased to be supporting Friends of the Lake District. The sustainability of the Lake District is very important for our future generations and we wholly support the work that is undertaken to protect our beautiful landscape." www.killingtonmarquees.co.uk
Cicerone Press Ltd Expand Guidebooks for walkers, mountaineers, trekkers, climbers and cyclists. “Our guidebooks bring many years’ walking experience to the hills and fells of the Lake District. By supporting Friends of the Lake District, it allows us to give something back, helping us to contribute to the care of the precious beauty of the Lakes.” www.cicerone.co.uk Cicerone also kindly provide a 20% discount for members of Friends of the Lake District. Discount codes are sent out with your membership card. If you would like to use the discount but haven't had yours yet or have misplaced it please get in touch with us.
Brewin Dolphin Expand A leading provider of personalised discretionary wealth management services - our Penrith office delivers bespoke advice to a range of clients from Cumbria and beyond, including private individuals, intermediaries, charities, trusts and pension funds. “We are proud to support Friends of the Lake District and its commitment to preserving the region’s landscape for future generations.” www.brewin.co.uk
Spatial Consultants Ltd Expand We help organisations use geographic technologies to transform their business operations.We support the Friends in developing sustainable practices for the wildlife and communities of this beautiful area that we call home."Spatial Consultants Ltd is delighted to support the Friends of the Lake District in their care of the landscape and communities of our region. As a local IT practice specialising in the binding power of geography we appreciate the Friends' efforts to foster sustainable livelihoods whilst preserving our natural treasure for generations to come". www.spatialconsultants.com
Ellergreen Hydro Ltd Expand Consenting, design and delivery of hydro power plants in Cumbria that set the standard for quality, low impact and sympathy to the local surroundings. “We support the Friends of the Lake District as the organisation ensures long term goals are met for our future generations.” www.ellergreen.com/hydro/
Absolute Digital Print Expand An environmentally and ethically aware printers that possess the highest environmental accreditation's within our industry (ISO 14001, FSC and PEFC). “We met our new "Friends" when Absolute lent their services free of charge in support of the successful "Save Our Forests" campaign. Absolute have since developed that relationship and given support to the crucial work that the Friends of the Lake District undertake." www.absolutedigitalprint.com
Sunnyside Guest House Expand We are long-standing members of Keswick Fair Trade, are Corporate Members of Friends of the Lake District and Nurture Lakeland and hold a Gold accreditation from CBEN which covers every aspect of how we operate Sunnyside and its impact on the environment. We are also proud to have actively supported our local Trussell Trust Food Bank since 2010. www.sunnysideguesthouse.com
Westmorland Spirits Ltd Expand Our goal was to create the world's best-tasting (and best-looking) gin. Gilpin's Gin is a five-times distilled London Dry Gin hand-crafted in small batches. Gilpin's Gin is made using just eight botanicals in perfect balance creating a rounded, surprisingly complex taste that is both classic and very modern. For the distillation we use water from the Holy Well Spring at Cartmel in the English Lake District. This water, which originally fell as rain over the Lakeland fells has spent years filtering through limestone and a bed of ancient willow-peat. www.gilpinsgin.com
Coniston Outdoors Expand We are a relatively small, family run shop situated next to the beautiful Coniston Water. We stock a wide variety of outdoor clothing, footwear and apparel, featuring brands such as Paramo, Merrell, The North Face, Regatta, Sealskinz, Bridgedale, Grisport, Crewsaver, Leki, Mountain King and Vango. We are also the proud suppliers of Paramo to Coniston Mountain Rescue Team. www.conistonoutdoors.co.uk
Shap Chippy Expand The Lake District National Park is about to grow and Shap sits perfectly balanced between the LDNP and the new boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. As a rural business Shap Chippy is delighted to serve walkers, cyclists and all travellers who appreciate the glorious landscape we are blessed to be part of. As individuals we believe that we must care for Cumbria’s crown jewels – the landscape. Thank goodness Friends of the Lake District exist to do so – we are delighted to support their work. www.shapchippy.co.uk
Gopromotional Expand We are very proud to support Friends of the Lake District. We believe that a health mind in today’s fast moving world is of vital importance and spending time in the great outdoors is a fabulous way for us all to relax, recharge and keep our mental state in good health. The Lake District is a prime example of one way in which this can be achieved, but this vital source of lifestyle balance needs trusted custodians to care for it. We are therefore whole heartedly in support of Friends of The Lake District who passionately ensure this wonderful resource is nurtured and cared for not only for our generation but for those to follow. Gopromotional www.gopromotional.co.uk
Lakeland Cottage Company Cumbria’s finest collection of Lake District holiday cottages Expand The Lakeland Cottage Company have been offering quality cottage holidays across the Lake District for over 25 years, with a range of over 80 luxury cottages in beautiful Lake District locations. Each chosen for their quality, comfort and location, you can be guaranteed a perfect holiday or short break with the Lakeland Cottage Company. "We’ve long recognised the enduring beauty of the Lake District, and are pleased to support the Friends of the Lake District in protecting and preserving this spectacular National Park." www.lakeland-cottage-company.co.uk
Designworks Expand Designworks is a creative agency based in Kendal. We provide design, digital and marketing services. Through our work we support businesses and organisations that raise awareness of environmental and ethical issues. We’ve worked with Friends of the Lake District for many years and value their work in protecting the Lake District, which is now recognised as a World Heritage Site. www.thedesignworks.co.uk
HF Holidays Expand Experts in adventure since 1913 HF Holidays have been creating walking and activity holidays for people of all abilities since 1913. We are the UK’s only co-operative holiday provider and, as we are a not for profit organisation, and owned by our members, all our profits are invested back into our holidays. This gives us over 100 years of experience in bringing people together to offer a rewarding, sociable experience, and provide opportunities to enjoy a range of outdoor and indoor leisure activity holidays. So, join us and discover a whole new world of adventure. Take it easy or push your limits on a short break or a journey of a lifetime. Whether you explore the UK & Ireland, discover the best of Europe or walk the world, you will create new and lasting memories with HF Holidays. www.hfholidays.co.uk
NAV4 Adventure A Lake District based provider of ‘Adventure, Safety and Logistics.’ Expand Joe Faulkner formed NAV4 ten years ago to offer training courses for mountain runners and walkers. Our expertise has now stretched to cover an eclectic mix of ‘products’ for individuals, events and businesses. From ‘One-One’ skills tuition and courses across the full range of Fell and Mountaineering activities, through to staging eco-friendly events as well as providing support to other event providers across the UK. NAV4 provides highly qualified and experienced ‘Pro-Tech Safety staff’ as well as ‘TLC’ - Tea & Cake on a Mountain, Soup in a Field....as sampled by Friends of the Lake DIstrict! A long career living and working out of the Lake District, including time as a LDNP board member and Local Access Forum Member, has given me a comprehensive understanding of the Lakes complex issues underpinned by a passion for protecting the environment and communities for the future. Joe Faulkner www.nav4.co.uk @nav4adventure
Inspired by Lakeland Inspired by Lakeland creates beautiful books and gifts inspired by the Lake District. Expand Inspired by Lakeland publishes beautiful books inspired by the wild places of Britain, including the Lake District, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and The Cotswolds. Explore panoramic scenes with stickers and activities or challenge yourself with their Quiz books, each containing more than 600 wicked questions, unlikely facts, essential figures and pointless trivia about the region. www.inspiredbylakeland.co.uk
Good Life Lake District Cottages A wide range of beautiful holiday cottages in the Lake District. Expand Good Life Lake District Cottages, from the Original Cottages family, have been providing quality, independent, self-catering holidays for more than 10 years. We have over 50 homes, including both traditional cottages and stylish new-builds for contemporary living. Discover Elterwater, Chapel Stile, Grasmere, Ambleside, and the rest of our prime locations. Whether you’re on a dog-friendly holiday or a romantic getaway, our selected properties will help you find the right place to stay. https://www.goodlifelakedistrictcottages.co.uk/
Nicholas Leigh Lake District artist using oil paint to create paintings in a 1930's railway poster style inspired by the Lake District landscapes. Expand I am an artist local to the Lake District. I use oil paint to create paintings in a 1930's railway poster style inspired by the Lake District landscapes. I produce original works as well as prints, cards and other gifts with images of my works. I am keen to support Friends of the Lake District as they work to ensure preservation of the Lake District landscape which I love as well as promoting important environmental issues. For every item sold using the code ‘FLD’ in order comments at the checkout, 10% of sale proceeds will go to Friends of the Lake District. www.nicholasleigh.co.uk
BMGUK Consultancy Ltd Always aiming to exceed the clients’ expectations by cutting through the smoke and mirrors around IT, Data Protection and Project Management. Expand Always aiming to exceed the clients’ expectations by cutting through the smoke and mirrors around IT, Data Protection and Project Management. BMGUK Consultancy Ltd aims to deliver high quality IT, Data Protection and Project Management consultancy services to organisations of all sizes. From the local sole trader up to the largest multinational, BMGUK Consultancy Ltd can help on all matters technical and we can assist you with project managing many of your business change projects however small or large, technical or non technical they may be. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, which is why BMGUK Consultancy Ltd is very proud and happy to support Friends of the Lake District to preserve such a fantastic natural resource.” www.bmguk.co.uk
Campsites.co.uk Campsites.co.uk make it easy to find and book great camping and glamping sites. Expand Campsites.co.uk make finding a great camping or glamping holiday simple. With dozens of options throughout the Lake District, from back-to-basics tent campsites through to luxurious yurts and unique Hobbit holes, there really is something for everyone. As the camping partner for the Lake District National Park and part of the corporate network at Campaign for National Parks, Campsites.co.uk is pleased to support Friends of the Lake District. www.campsites.co.uk/search/campsites-in-the-lake-district
WalkLakes WalkLakes aim to help you make the most of walking in the Lake District by searching out the best walks they can find from gentle to challenging. Expand WalkLakes web site aims to help you make the most of walking in the Lake District. They do that by searching out the best walks they can find from gentle to challenging and providing detailed instructions and maps. They also have a mapping app to help you plan your own walks. www.walklakes.co.uk