The only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
The LDNPA has published their report on the Thirlmere Activity Hub application, in which they recommended it for REFUSAL. Read it here. Read more
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 Read more
20th February 2018: We've received confirmation that the 'Thirlmere Activity Hub' planning application has been withdrawn. Read more
Electricity North West – the region’s power network operator – has removed 850m overhead power lines and eight electricity poles at Goosegreen, Matterdale, at a cost of £149,000.Read more
The Government has finished its consultation on the future reform of the Common Agriculture Policy; the future for food, farming and the environment in a Green Brexit. Read our response to the proposals.Read more
Westmorland Dales schools take part in an art project with local artists Rob and Harriet Fraser. See the results of their work and watch their video creations featuring the unique landscapes of the Westmorland Dales.Read more
We're looking for a new policy officer and fundraising manager, both key roles within the organisation. Kendal based.Read more
Famous author and former president of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, Bill Bryson, has spoken out in support of our Great Cumbrian Litter PickRead more
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Loyal volunteers finish planting 5,500 native trees on our land at High BorrowdaleRead more
The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick. Friday 6th July. Let’s get together and make a start for a cleaner Cumbria! Sign up today. Win a grant of at least £1,000 for your Cumbrian community.Read more
Thanks to our members’ support, Friends of the Lake District has recently funded vital footpath repair work on a popular footpath on Place Fell.Read more