Category: News
Rainforest appeal donations doubled during Earth Raise Week Post
Friends of the Lake District is calling on the public to help save one of Cumbria’s rarest habitats as we launch an urgent fundraising appeal to restore temperate rainforest in the Rusland Valley.
Approach to Lake District littering and fly-camping is a step in the right direction Post
Friends of the Lake District has welcomed the visible, more interventionist approach towards littering and fly-camping taken by the police and other agencies over the Easter weekend.
A Walk in a Rainforest Post
Exploring Friends of the Lake District’s Rusland Woods with the people helping to bring Cumbria’s rainforests back to life.
Our new website Post
The website as you see it now is just the start. Much of our previous content is temporarily unavailable as we continue to work on and update things.
Fairer housing campaign launch Post
We're seeking stronger controls on the conversion of residential homes to holiday use with our Fairer Housing, Stronger Communities campaign.
Fairer housing campaign petition Post
We're calling on the Government to help reduce the amount of empty and under-used homes, and increase the number of houses occupied by full-time, permanent residents.
Great Cumbrian Litter Pick 2026 Post
We're hoping lots of people across the county will help us with an annual spring clean on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 April.
Annual Hedge Laying Results 2026 Post
Results of this year's hedge laying competition which took place on Saturday 21 February at Gowbarrow Hall Farm, Watermillock.
What shape should a Cumbrian visitor levy take? Post
Last November, the government announced that mayors, including the mayor for Cumbria to be elected in May 2027, will have the right to impose a levy on the cost of overnight stays in the area under their control.
Protecting Peaceful Places Post
We commissioned research to measure tranquillity levels across the Lake District. Now we can help protect this special quality for generations to come
Roanhead… Saved! Post
Friends of the Lake District have joined a coalition of other nature and landscape charities, and the community group Save Roanhead, in welcoming the news that the application for 230 lodges and associated development at Roanhead on the Furness peninsula has been refused.
Poll shows broad support for Lake District visitor charge Post
A YouGov poll shows support for a charge on visits to the Lake District.