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and enhancing Lake District and Cumbrian landscapes
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Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust

Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust

Eskdale Mill & Heritage Trust own Eskdale Mill, a 16th-century water corn mill open as a visitor attraction. Read more

Published: 25th April, 2022

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Ellie Morton

Large Outdoors

Large Outdoors

Large Outdoors is a walking and activities getaway company focused on smiles as much as miles. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2022

Author: Ellie Morton

Fern Howe Guest House

Fern Howe Guest House

Fern Howe Guest House is situated in the picturesque village of Braithwaite, near Keswick, offering high quality accommodation and local produce. We are passionate about the environment and wildlife and support a number of local charities within the Lake District and Cumbria. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2021

Updated: 17th September, 2021

Author: Rachel Dorrington

English Lakes Tours

English Lakes Tours

English Lakes Tours is a family-run business offering unique half-day, full-day and private guided tours in the Lake District and surrounding areas. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2021

Author: Janine Bickerstaff

Trail 54

Trail 54

National Park Inspired Clothing. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2021

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Rachel Damms

Lakeland Dialysis

Lakeland Dialysis

Lakeland Dialysis is here to provide safe, caring and professional dialysis treatment so you can concentrate on enjoying the amazing Lake District. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Chris James

The Northern Line

The Northern Line

Based in Windermere and Ulverston, we are an independent retailer of homeware, gifts and art, designing a range of Lake District & Cycling themed artwork for you to enjoy. Read more

Published: 26th March, 2020

Updated: 22nd April, 2021

Author: Helen Prince

The Wayside and Whisky Barn

The Wayside and Whisky Barn

The Wayside is a luxury guest accommodation dating from 1637 in the Western Lake District. Read more

Published: 18th February, 2020

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Helen Prince

Alpacaly Ever After (CIC)

Alpacaly Ever After (CIC)

Lakeland's one and only independent social enterprise, offering outstanding alpaca and llama experiences surrounded by the beauty of The Lake District World Heritage Site. Read more

Published: 18th February, 2019

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Rachel Damms

Printkick

Printkick

Printkick make it easy to promote your business or organisation with branded merchandise. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Rachel Damms

Jogging Pals

Jogging Pals

Jogging Pals provides running programmes, guided runs, and coaching, from their Head Office on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Rachel Damms

CONQUER Lake District

CONQUER Lake District

CONQUER Lake District design and create National Park goods that have a touch of the nostalgia about them. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2018

Updated: 6th May, 2022

Author: Rachel Damms

WalkLakes

WalkLakes

WalkLakes aim to help you make the most of walking in the Lake District by searching out the best walks they can find from gentle to challenging. Read more

Published: 26th October, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Rachel Damms

Campsites.co.uk

Campsites.co.uk

Campsites.co.uk make finding a great camping or glamping holiday simple. With dozens of options throughout the Lake District, from back-to-basics tent campsites through to luxurious yurts and unique Hobbit holes, there really is something for everyone. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Rachel Damms

NAV4 Adventure

NAV4 Adventure

A Lake District based provider of ‘Adventure, Safety and Logistics.’ Read more

Published: 12th March, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Chris James

Inspired by Lakeland

Inspired by Lakeland

Inspired by Lakeland creates beautiful books and gifts inspired by the Lake District. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2018

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Chris James

Cotswold Outdoor

Cotswold Outdoor

We are pleased to support Friends of the Lake District by giving all members a 15% discount at all Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock, Cycle Surgery and Runners Need stores, in-store and online. Read more

Published: 1st November, 2017

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Chris James

Designworks

Designworks

Designworks is a creative agency based in Kendal. We provide design, digital and marketing services. Read more

Published: 13th October, 2017

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Chris James

Lakeland Cottage Company

Lakeland Cottage Company

Cumbria’s finest collection of Lake District holiday cottages Read more

Published: 4th October, 2017

Updated: 22nd April, 2021

Author: Dawn Groundsell

Sunnyside Guest House

Sunnyside Guest House

We are long-standing members of Keswick Fair Trade, are Corporate Members of Friends of the Lake District and Nurture Lakeland and hold a Gold accreditation from CBEN which covers every aspect of how we operate Sunnyside and its impact on the environment. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Dawn Groundsell

Westmorland Spirits Ltd

Westmorland Spirits Ltd

Our goal was to create the world's best-tasting (and best-looking) gin.
Gilpin's Gin is a five-times distilled London
Dry Gin hand-crafted in small batches. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Dawn Groundsell

Absolute Digital Print

Absolute Digital Print

An environmentally and ethically aware printers that possess the highest environmental accreditation's within our industry (ISO 14001, FSC and PEFC). Read more

Published: 15th April, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Visit Ulverston

Visit Ulverston

The official tourist information provider for Ulverston promoting events and venues in the locality, encouraging sustainable tourism and benefiting the local economy. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Conservation Chemicals Consultants Ltd

Conservation Chemicals Consultants Ltd

We make special varnishes to beautifully conserve natural decorative materials such as wooden worktops and slate floors. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Milburn Grange Holidays

Milburn Grange Holidays

We provide a choice of seven self-catering holiday cottages in the beautiful unspoilt Eden Valley in Cumbria – The Lake District. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Cicerone Press Ltd

Cicerone Press Ltd

Guidebooks for walkers, mountaineers, trekkers, climbers and cyclists Read more

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Brewin Dolphin

Brewin Dolphin

A leading provider of personalised discretionary wealth management services - our Penrith office delivers bespoke advice to a range of clients from Cumbria and beyond, including private individuals, intermediaries, charities, trusts and pension funds. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Spatial Consultants Ltd

Spatial Consultants Ltd

We help organisations use geographic technologies to transform their business operations. We support the Friends in developing sustainable practices for the wildlife and communities of this beautiful area that we call home. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Ellergreen Hydro Ltd

Ellergreen Hydro Ltd

Consenting, design and delivery of hydro power plants in Cumbria that set the standard for quality, low impact and sympathy to the local surroundings. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2015

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

Thie Loghey Ltd

Thie Loghey Ltd

Thie Loghey Luxury Lake District Lodge is located in an idyllic setting on the outskirts of Hawkshead in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Read more

Published: 8th April, 2014

Updated: 20th April, 2021

Author: Sophie Hodge

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  • Sound Mosaic

    Sound Mosaic

    Sit back, close your eyes, slow down and experience a sound tour of the Westmorland Dales through this mosaic of sounds recorded at various locations by sound artist, Dan Fox. A mysterious and evocative medley of traditional music, local voices and sounds of the countryside.

  • Friday 1st July: Can we Achieve a Win-Win?

    Friday 1st July: Can we Achieve a Win-Win?

    There are some really hard decisions to be made by all of us. Can we help nature and yet also retain the traditional characteristics of common land?

  • Westmorland Dales Summer Newsletter 2022

    Westmorland Dales Summer Newsletter 2022

    Welcome to the summer newsletter of the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme, in what promises to be a defining year for us. Despite some ongoing challenges with Covid and the weather, there really is an enormous amount happening at the moment as we catch up on things that have been delayed.

  • Commercial dog walking on the Helm east, Oxenholme

    Commercial dog walking on the Helm east, Oxenholme

    As a landscape charity, we have always worked to secure a landscape that is accessible and available for everybody to enjoy. Unfortunately, this illegal use of our land has become untenable and its impact unfair on legitimate users, wildlife and the Fell Ponies and cattle that graze the Helm.

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  • Join Today

    Join Today

    Play your part in protecting the Lake District by becoming a member today.

  • Volunteering

    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • High Borrowdale

    High Borrowdale

    High Borrowdale is situated 8.5 miles north of Kendal. The best way to access it is from the A6, south of Shap. There is open access at all times.

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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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