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
Shop

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.

People dry stone walling

New recruits and celebrations

This week, Jan and our volunteers return to Mazonwath to plant and take care of some dry stone...

Blea Tarn in July by Jonny Gios

Photo Competition winners capture the magic of the Lake District in Calendars and Cards

We are delighted to launch our new range of Christmas cards and 2027 calendars, featuring stunning images by...

Local plans blog - a view over Keswick

Local plans: help shape future development in Cumbria

Our planning officer explains what local plans are and how you can have your say

Thistle with bee

Research and conservation news

Our land manager rounds up some more news from across the conservation world - the real cost of...

Group of volunteer next to tree enclosure

Unusual sightings in the woods!

A group of Westmorland & Furness council staff joined us to work in the atlantic rainforest at Rusland...

upland hill farming Herdwicks

Research and conservation news

Our land manager rounds up some of the latest news from across the conservation world including important research...

people walking down a country road

Duddon magic

In her latest blog, our land manager explores the important work underway in the Duddon Valley.

Children making a large bug hotel

Bugs, bats and bees

Building bug hotels, bat watching and seed collecting at Dam Mire Open Day. Government funding for Sustainable farming...

Ox-eye daisies at Mazonwath hay meadow in June

Charity Needs Your Help to Add Colour to Upland Hay Meadow

Volunteers wanted to help plant wildflower plants in our hay meadow at Mazonwath, Little Asby on Tuesday 13...

A red squirrel eating a nut

Woods and squirrels

It's been another busy week on and off the land as work continues to help our woods in...

The Eye dry stone wall seat

All about seats, plugs, walls and bats…

In a packed blog this week: the Dam Mire wood Eye Seat, bracken rolling at Rusland woods, signpost...

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...

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