Category: News
Volunteers wanted to help survey hedge biodiversity Post
As part of our Hedges and Edges project, we are seeking more volunteers to help us survey hedgerow health
Introducing our new Chief Executive Post
Friends of the Lake District has announced the appointment of Colin Walker as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Stuck in reverse: Lake District National Park transport plans Post
The new five-year plan for the Lake District National Park, due to be adopted on 24 June, represents a step backwards in relation to its ambitions and objectives for transport.
Last Chance to Enter Photo Competition 2026 Post
There’s only a few weeks left to enter Friends of the Lake District’s 2026 photo competition.
Dry Stone Walling Competition 2026 Results Post
There was a record turnout of wallers for this year's annual Dry Stone Walling competition. Find out the results here.
Our litter and fly camping survey returns Post
We running a survey to discover scale of litter and antisocial behaviour in the Lake District for a second year
Hedges and Edges project plants and restores 5km of new hedgerows Post
We're celebrating National Hedgerows Week (4-10 May 2026) having planted 2km of new hedgerows in Cumbria and restored a further 3km of hedgerows – a total of 17,860 trees planted!
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.
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.