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Lake District Green Lanes Alliance

An alliance for everyone who wants to protect our historic green lanes and their use for farming access and quiet, non-motorised recreation. We are campaigning for Traffic Regulation Orders to put an end to the use of fell tracks by recreational 4x4s and motorbikes.
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival welcome

Mark your calendar for some Dark Skies fun! We’re delighted to bring you the first ever Cumbria Dark Skies Festival which takes place on Friday 21 – Sunday 23 February 2020.
Save Our Lake District

We have today announced the launch of a campaign to ‘Save Our Lake District’ (SOLD). In a statement issued today we explain why.
Save Our Lake District (SOLD)

The Lake District is increasingly threatened by commercial developments which will damage its unique, protected and much-loved landscapes. Your National Park is under siege and appears open to be exploited for commercial gain whilst the statutory protection for its fragile beauty is being ignored. This must stop.

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.