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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.