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Walking the Tour of the Lake District

This short film gives a taster of the long distance route and acts as an introduction to the new Cicerone guidebook of the same name.
A Walk to Rydal Caves

After lockdown in April 2021, Neil heads out for another low-level walk from Ambleside, and pays a visit to the epic Rydal Caves, overlooking Rydal Water in the English Lake District.
A Postcard from the Lakes 14th May 2021

Great Cumbrian Litter Pick, Blue Spaces and Green Places, snow in May, Big Balsam Bash, Deposit Return Scheme, Happy 70th Birthday National Park, Commenting on your local plan, Westmorland Walks, Film and Radio club and more.
Great Cumbrian Clean Up From Top to Bottom

Volunteers will be out in force on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd May in a bid to clean up the Lake District and Cumbria and spread the message to everyone who visits to take their litter home and leave no trace.

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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

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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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.
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2017 Photography Competition

We're looking for images from around Cumbria to use on our 2017 Friends of the Lake District Christmas Card collection and 2018 Calendar. Closing Date 16th June 2017