Join us in letting the Lake District National Park Authority know that we will support them in standing by their local planning policies and their vision for sustainable travel in, to and from the National Park Read more
Unsurprisingly, the Lake District is Britain’s most visited National Park. Visitor growth over the past few years has been significant, rising from 14.8 million visitors in 2012 to around 20 million in 2018. Read more
Our commitment to Cumbria Friends of the Lake District stands firm in our commitment to our mission and to the millions who care about all of Cumbria’s countryside. This is our motivation and the reason that we run campaigns to achieve these aims.
Our aim is to:
We continue to keep a watchful eye on any developments within the Lake District and Cumbria and respond appropriately, updating members and supporters accordingly. Read more
Our aim is to: Care for the scenic beauty, rich wildlife and historic heritage of our county’s landscapes. To ensure Cumbria's landscapes are passed on to future generations in as good or better condition than they are now. To encourage people to appreciate our special county – everyone has a right to enjoy Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes Read more
Friends of the Lake District welcomes the Government’s independent review of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The review was led by Julian Glover supported by an experienced advisory group. A summary of our submission to the Review is detailed below together with a link to our response (pdf). Read more
A proposal to Extend the Boundary of the Lake District National Park between Grange-over-Sands and the Irish Sea Coast at Silecroft to Provide Statutory Protection to a High Quality Landscape Read more
Climate change threatens the Lake District in many ways. The most obvious being the episodes of serious flooding that have taken place over the past 15 years, culminating in the devastation wrought by Storm Desmond in 2015. These events can no longer be described as unprecedented. Read more
Find out more about our project to get the Lake District recognised Dark Sky status - and how you can take part. Photo: Ben Bush Read more