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Great Asby Archaeology Survey identifies 300 potential sites

A three week archaeological survey completed by volunteers at Great Asby Scar has resulted in 300 potential new sites being identified!
Volunteers to help measure Cumbria’s dark skies

We are looking for volunteers to measure and map the darkness of Cumbria’s skies to help identify where a ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ could be created in Cumbria.
Beginners Telescopes

With such a variety of telescopes on offer it can be very tricky to choose which one is most suitable, especially for beginners. Robert Ince tells us what to look for.
'In Our Hands' Film Premiere

We've commissioned a short film to celebrate our 85th year (1934 – 2019) which will be screening at the Rheged Centre, Penrith later this month.

Whinlatter Forest Plan consultation

Friends of the Lake District welcome the opportunity to comment on this third Whinlatter Forest Plan. We are particularly appreciative of a meeting held with Forestry Commission on 8th November.
St Cuthbert's "garden village" Carlisle
Penrith Masterplan
NWCC Pylons project across Cumbria dropped by National Grid
NWCC Cumbria Pylons project dropped by National Grid
Energy proposals at Old Hutton
National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure

10th December 2018: We have today submitted our response to the Consultation on the draft National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure.
Agriculture Bill Parliamentary Briefing

We welcome the Agriculture Bill which will make payments for the delivery of public goods, and cease area support payments simply for owning land.
MOD Warcop Common Inquiry

We are shocked and saddened for the precedent that this recommendation sets for the future of all of our common land.
Biodiversity Net Gain Consultation

Read our response to the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, which promises that any development taking place would provide an environmental net gain in order to try and address the loss of wildlife in England.