News - Friends of the Lake District

About us
- Our Story
  We have a long history of campaigning for Cumbria’s landscapes. Here’s a snapshot of the difference we have made.
- Mission & values
  Our mission guides the work we do and our values underpin how we do it.
- Case Studies
  Read some examples of our past achievements including campaigns and practical work on the ground.
- Resources
  A selection of our reports and guides including our Technical Advice Note for good lighting and Who Pays for the Lake District.
- Our Team
  Our staff team and trustees work hard to deliver whether that’s campaigning for change, contributing to government policy or working on the ground.
- Work for us
  Want to join our team and help protect the landscapes we all love? Here are our latest vacancies.
Our work
News
Get involved
- Donate
  Donate to a specific appeal or make a general gift to support our work on the ground.
- Join Us (membership)
  Become a member and stand with us — your support powers long-term protection.
- Volunteer
  Join practical days out in the landscape and help care for Cumbria’s special places.
- Events
  Come along to walks, talks and volunteer days — learn more and meet like-minded people.
- Campaign with us
  Take action on the issues that matter, with simple ways to support current campaigns.
- Partner with us
  Support our work by becoming a corporate partner with opportunities for volunteer events and corporate giving.
- Youth voice
  We have an exciting opportunity for people between the ages of 18 and 25 to be part of our Youth Voice at Friends of the Lake District.
Land we look after
Contact
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About us
- About us
- Our Story
  We have a long history of campaigning for Cumbria’s landscapes. Here’s a snapshot of the difference we have made.
- Mission & values
  Our mission guides the work we do and our values underpin how we do it.
- Case Studies
  Read some examples of our past achievements including campaigns and practical work on the ground.
- Resources
  A selection of our reports and guides including our Technical Advice Note for good lighting and Who Pays for the Lake District.
- Our Team
  Our staff team and trustees work hard to deliver whether that’s campaigning for change, contributing to government policy or working on the ground.
- Work for us
  Want to join our team and help protect the landscapes we all love? Here are our latest vacancies.
Our work
News
Get involved
- Get involved
- Donate
  Donate to a specific appeal or make a general gift to support our work on the ground.
- Join Us (membership)
  Become a member and stand with us — your support powers long-term protection.
- Volunteer
  Join practical days out in the landscape and help care for Cumbria’s special places.
- Events
  Come along to walks, talks and volunteer days — learn more and meet like-minded people.
- Campaign with us
  Take action on the issues that matter, with simple ways to support current campaigns.
- Partner with us
  Support our work by becoming a corporate partner with opportunities for volunteer events and corporate giving.
- Youth voice
  We have an exciting opportunity for people between the ages of 18 and 25 to be part of our Youth Voice at Friends of the Lake District.
Land we look after
Contact
Shop

info@fld.org.uk +441539 720788

The view up Hardknott from Hows Wood platform. A lovely landscape.

News & Stories

Discover latest updates, stories and statements

From campaign updates and project news to longer reads from the people and places that make Cumbria special.

A photo of a pop up campsite

Pop up campsite consultation launched

An Article 4 Direction would require camp site operators to submit a planning application where all issues (positive...

Cottages with key safes in Keswick

Friends of the Lake District welcomes decision to introduce a visitor levy

We welcome the news that Mayors in England will be empowered to introduce a tax on overnight stays...

Abandoned tent from fly camp in woods, east shore of Windermere.

Still treating the Lake District with contempt: litter survey reveals depth of anger

Our survey of litter, fly-camping and anti-social behaviour across the Lake District highlights a catalogue of damage to...

A red tent left on a hillside

Last call for our litter and fly-camping survey

As stories about illegal fly-camping, litter and wildfires continue to appear in the press and on social media,...

Traffic clog up roads in Ambleside

Stuck in reverse: Lake District National Park transport plans

The new five-year plan for the Lake District National Park, due to be adopted on 24 June, represents...

Tents and rubbish left by a lake

Our litter and fly camping survey returns

We running a survey to discover scale of litter and antisocial behaviour in the Lake District for a...

Cottages with key safes in Keswick

Joint open letter calling for Fairer Housing, Stronger Communities

We're calling for action to tackle the problem of short-term holiday lets and second homes in the Lake...

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One year to go: a Blueprint for Cumbria’s first Mayor

Cumbria will elect a mayor for the first time in 2027. Over the next year, Friends of the...

Our new website

The website as you see it now is just the start. Much of our previous content is temporarily...

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Fairer housing campaign launch

We're seeking stronger controls on the conversion of residential homes to holiday use with our Fairer Housing, Stronger...

A view of chapel stile in the Lake District

Fairer housing campaign petition

We're calling on the Government to help reduce the amount of empty and under-used homes, and increase the...

A photo of Ambleside in beautiful light

What shape should a Cumbrian visitor levy take?

Last November, the government announced that mayors, including the mayor for Cumbria to be elected in May 2027,...