Sit back, close your eyes, slow down and experience a sound tour of the Westmorland Dales through this mosaic of sounds recorded at various locations by sound artist, Dan Fox. A mysterious and evocative medley of traditional music, local voices and sounds of the countryside. Read more
There are some really hard decisions to be made by all of us. Can we help nature and yet also retain the traditional characteristics of common land? Read more
Welcome to the summer newsletter of the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme, in what promises to be a defining year for us. Despite some ongoing challenges with Covid and the weather, there really is an enormous amount happening at the moment as we catch up on things that have been delayed. Read more
As a landscape charity, we have always worked to secure a landscape that is accessible and available for everybody to enjoy. Unfortunately, this illegal use of our land has become untenable and its impact unfair on legitimate users, wildlife and the Fell Ponies and cattle that graze the Helm. Read more
Welcome to our latest Postcard. This week we've been very concerned about plans for Elterwater quarry, and we know many of you are too, as more than 30,000 people have signed a petition against it. Read more
Plans for the redevelopment of a quarry at Elterwater in the Langdale Valley – at the heart of the Lake District have reignited public fears of the National Park turning into a theme park. Read more
Do you fancy sharing your love of the night sky with the public whilst helping us protect our fragile nocturnal environment from light pollution? The Cumbrian Dark Skies Ambassador programme has been launched to help train and mentor enthusiastic people to become stargazing guides at public events. Read more
Six volunteers joined us on Monday on a beautiful day to help out in Gillside and Tongue Gill Woods at Grasmere. Read more
We were back at High Borrowdale on Tuesday with the volunteers so we can give an update on how the meadows are looking for those of you who may wish to go and visit them. There really is no substitute for visiting and seeing them for yourself! Read more
Our annual photo competition is here and we’d love to see your favourite photos of the Lake District, in all seasons, to star in our calendars and Christmas cards. Read more
Welcome to our latest Postcard, featuring Great Cumbrian Litter Pick volunteers, Planning for the Future Appeal, AGM activities, Leaders Landscape training and our 2022 photo competition. Read more
Over 300 volunteers covered a distance of 100 miles while collecting rubbish as part of our Great Cumbrian Litter Pick, all across Cumbria from Carlisle and Whitehaven, the fell tops of Catbells to the shores of Ullswater - an incredible effort! Read more