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  • A Postcard from the Lakes 29th April 2022

    A Postcard from the Lakes 29th April 2022

    Events season gets into full swing with Leaders' Landscape training, the Morecambe Bay Fundraising Walk, the Great Cumbrian Litter Pick, and Election manifesto for the landscape for those voting next Thursday. Read more

  • A Postcard from the Lakes 15th April 2022

    A Postcard from the Lakes 15th April 2022

    We're highlighting lots of events and free activities in this edition giving people the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from the special landscapes of Cumbria. Read more

  • A Postcard from the Lakes 1st April 2022

    A Postcard from the Lakes 1st April 2022

    It's a busy start to April with lots of events planned for the spring and summer months. And we've had a great response to our Storm Arwen appeal to help repair the storm damage to our trees and woodlands across Cumbria, so a big thank you! Read more

  • A Postcard from the Lakes 18th March 2022

    A Postcard from the Lakes 18th March 2022

    A great volunteer effort this week, plug planting 2,500 plants to add colour and diversity to our hay meadows this summer. More member meets are scheduled, bookings open for our Morecambe Bay Walk event and we demonstrate our support for the 'No New Coal' petition. Read more

  • A Postcard from the Lakes 29th April 2022
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  • A Postcard from the Lakes 1st April 2022
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A Postcard from the Lakes

A Postcard From the Lakes is where we bring the Lake District to you! We publish this fortnightly update to share ideas and to help keep you connected with the countryside and to let you know what's afoot in the Lake District and Cumbria. If you want to receive them via a weekly email then do join our mailing list. You can sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page.

A Postcard from the Lakes 29th April 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 29th April 2022

Events season gets into full swing with Leaders' Landscape training, the Morecambe Bay Fundraising Walk, the Great Cumbrian Litter Pick, and Election manifesto for the landscape for those voting next Thursday. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Author: Dawn Groundsell

A Postcard from the Lakes 15th April 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 15th April 2022

We're highlighting lots of events and free activities in this edition giving people the opportunity to enjoy and benefit from the special landscapes of Cumbria. Read more

Published: 19th April, 2022

Updated: 27th April, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 1st April 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 1st April 2022

It's a busy start to April with lots of events planned for the spring and summer months. And we've had a great response to our Storm Arwen appeal to help repair the storm damage to our trees and woodlands across Cumbria, so a big thank you! Read more

Published: 4th April, 2022

Updated: 7th April, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 18th March 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 18th March 2022

A great volunteer effort this week, plug planting 2,500 plants to add colour and diversity to our hay meadows this summer. More member meets are scheduled, bookings open for our Morecambe Bay Walk event and we demonstrate our support for the 'No New Coal' petition. Read more

Published: 22nd March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 4th March 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 4th March 2022

Hedge planting at High Borrowdale, meeting our members, the 'Big Switch Off', planning, policy news and events in 2022. Read more

Published: 7th March, 2022

Updated: 9th March, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 18th February 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 18th February 2022

Welcome to our latest Postcard From the Lakes. It's a people focussed edition this time around featuring the efforts of volunteers, Westmorland Dales Scheme apprentices as well as young people discovering miniature wonders in our woods in the Rusland Valley. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2022

Updated: 7th March, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 4th February 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 4th February 2022

Our new tree planting at High Borrowdale and Dam Mire Woods becomes part of the 'Queen's Green Canopy', Cumbria Dark Skies Festival approaches, with 20 plus events taking place both online and around Cumbria. Read more

Published: 7th February, 2022

Updated: 15th February, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 21st January 2022

A Postcard from the Lakes 21st January 2022

This week sees the release of the Government’s response to The Glover Review of Protected Landscapes, build up to the February Dark Skies Festival and a bumper year of volunteering opportunities scheduled on our land. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 7 January 22

A Postcard from the Lakes 7 January 22

Dark Skies Cumbria Festival dates and activities in Febraury, workparties and volunteering opportunities in 2022, undergrounding of powerlines at Tindale Tarn Read more

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 10 December 21

A Postcard from the Lakes 10 December 21

Storm Arwen hits, Ullock Moss car park decision is in, workparty wallers at top speed, Eden Rivers Trust 'Slowing the Flow' and our 2022 Calendars still up for grabs Read more

Published: 10th December, 2021

Updated: 10th January, 2022

Author: Chris James

A Postcard from the Lakes 12 November 21

A Postcard from the Lakes 12 November 21

Haweswater Fell Care Day, Dark Skies festival begins, the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Ullock Moss and other car park proposals, Dam Mire Wood path works, Village stories of the Westmorland Dales. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2021

Updated: 10th December, 2021

Author: Dawn Groundsell

A Postcard from the Lakes 29th October 2021

A Postcard from the Lakes 29th October 2021

Welcome to our latest update. We've chosen a very suitable image for our postcard in a torrential week here in Cumbria. We will all be hoping for a break in the clouds and some rays of sunshine as we head into the weekend. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 10th December, 2021

Author: Chris James

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  • Wednesday 6th July: Mazonwath, Drystone Walling Booking Confirmation

  • Help Needed to Plant Upland Hay Meadows

    Help Needed to Plant Upland Hay Meadows

    We're after lots of nimble fingered volunteers to join us for our second mass plug planting day taking place on our upland hay meadows at High Borrowdale on Tuesday 24th May.

  • The Planning Bill in the Queen's Speech

    The Planning Bill in the Queen's Speech

    The Queens Speech this week set out that rather than a separate Planning Bill, significantly scaled back changes to the planning system will now take place as part of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.

  • Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2022

    Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2022

    Join the BIG clean up on Friday 27 or Saturday 28 May.

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    Volunteering

    Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Photography Competition 2021

    Photography Competition 2021

    Winners announced!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • A new coalmine proposed for Cumbria is likely to be redundant before it even opens because the steelmakers that are… https://t.co/cTqtAXs2OX

    18thMay, 2022 @Friendsoflakes
  • Love it! RT @YHAAlston: A beautiful walk in Bluebell heaven in the Eden Valley. Wish I could tweet the smell! My ph… https://t.co/IYVNEE0Q7I

    18thMay, 2022 @Friendsoflakes
  • We need nimble fingered volunteers to join our mass plug planting day on our upland hay meadows at High Borrowdale… https://t.co/mBk2oyxDgb

    17thMay, 2022 @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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Friends of the Lake District is now operating a mix of home and remote working. Our core office opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm subject to staffing levels. Call 01539 720788 or email [email protected]

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

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