A Postcard from the Lakes 19th March 2021

In this edition:

Misty Lakes for World Water Day, Coal Mine to go to public enquiry, Cumbria could create 9,000 green jobs, Great Walks: Great Gable, Skills for the Future, Wild Haweswater: Holes in the map - Wolves, Westmorland Dales Online Landscape Conference 2021, Annie the new Fix the Fells Ranger, and more.

Read it here: A Postcard from the Lakes - 19th March 2021

Header image 'Warnscale Beck to Buttermere' by Rosamund Macfarlane

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2023 – Cumbria Good Lighting Technical Advice Note is launched
11 Sept 2024: Woodlands and watering cans

Autumn has arrived and so Jan and our volunteers head to Greenbank Wood in Ambleside, where they discover a few hidden treasures in the undergrowth.
Our History

Friends of the Lake District began at a rally in a park in Keswick in 1934, initially to campaign for the creation of a Lake District National Park, which they achieved in 1951. Many other battles have been fought since and continue today, to protect the landscapes of Cumbria.
Postcard From the Lakes: September 2024

This month our CEO jumps aboard a community run bus in Ullswater. We also news of many forthcoming events, such as a hedgerow planting volunteer day, mammal and track training, and our annual Kirby Lecture.

Postcard From the Lakes: September 2024

This month our CEO jumps aboard a community run bus in Ullswater. We also news of many forthcoming events, such as a hedgerow planting volunteer day, mammal and track training, and our annual Kirby Lecture.
Postcard From the Lakes: August 2024

Litter campaign, more on the Elterwater Judicial Review, upcoming events, and don't miss the Perseids, the August meteor shower.
Postcard From the Lakes: July 2024

Election Special: Hustings for Cumbria's Landscapes, Manifesto for Cumbria's Landscapes, and we seek a Judicial Review of the planning approval for Elterwater Quarry.
Postcard From the Lakes: June 2024

Dry stone walling competition video, Manifesto for Cumbria's Landscapes, Good Lighting Guide nominated for another award, and we are 90!
Postcard From the Lakes: May 2024

Celebrating our volunteers at an awards ceremony in Windermere, disappointing news about Elterwater, plus events coming up, including the chance to cross Morecambe Bay on foot, raising funds for our charity in the process.
Postcard From the Lakes: April 2024

Our Elterwater protest rally made print, TV and radio news headlines. Thanks to everyone who came along. Thank you also to our amazing volunteers, recycling tree tubes at Gillside and Rusland woods, and took part in our Great Cumbrian Litter Pick.
Postcard From the Lakes: March 2024

Designated bathing water status for Coniston and Derwentwater? Government agrees A66 decision. Roanhead and Elterwater development proposals, and a new date for Keswick's Big Switch Off.
Postcard From the Lakes: February 2024

Hedgelaying training video, new applications for developments at Elterwater Quarry and Roanhead, Dark Skies Star Count and Big Switch Off
Postcard From the Lakes: January 2024

Smardale Lime Kilns restoration, Elterwater Quarry revised application, Hedging training and competition, and get involved in Dark Skies Star Count and Big Switch Offs next month.
Postcard From the Lakes: December 2023

Welcome to our December Postcard. Buttermere Fell Care Day, Roanhead Reprieve, Good Lighting Guides and Christmas Deliveries

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

We are an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes for future generations
Join Today

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Elterwater Quarry Adventure Attraction plans resubmitted

Just before Christmas, revised proposals were submitted for a visitor attraction at Elterwater Quarry. We have reviewed the plans, we remain opposed to the scheme, and you can read our formal response here.
The Helm

Situated near Oxenholme, just south east of Kendal, and although not a very high hill at 185m, it gives beautiful views of Morecambe Bay and over Kendal to the Lake District fells. Fell ponies and cattle help us with conservation grazing at the Helm.
It's Time To Save Roanhead - Response Guidance

A NEW planning application has been submitted for the major resort development proposed at Roanhead. It will still have a huge impact on this sensitive coastline, even with a reduced number of lodges. Please join us again to challenge the proposal. Previous responses won't count and new responses need to reflect latest plans.
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.
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.
What are the disadvantages of being in a National Park?
High Borrowdale

High Borrowdale is situated 8.5 miles north of Kendal, where we've planted trees, hedges and created new upland hay meadows. The best way to access it is from the A6, south of Shap. There is open access at all times and if you can't physically visit it, why not take a virtual tour?