The Great Cumbrian Litter Pick

Posters and Logos

POSTERS

Posters for promoting your event: We'll be producing posters nearer the date to help you promote your event.

2024 Great Cumbrian Litter Pick Poster (pdf)
2024 Great Cumbrian Litter Pick Poster (Word)
2024 Blank poster (pdf) - add your own details
2024 Bank poster (Word) - add your own details
Countryside Code Posters (pdf)

LOGOS

Logos to add to your own materials. Click on links below to open in new window. Right click on logo image to save

Latest

Wednesday 15th May 2024: Hows Wood, Woodland and Walling Work

Join our workparty for woodland work at Hows Wood, Eskdale. Tree staking, path clearance, branch lopping and coppicing, walling if needed.
Wednesday 8th May 2024: Mike's Wood, Woodland Work

Join our workparty for coppicing and walling at Mike's Wood near Staveley
Tuesday 30th April 2024: High Borrowdale Tree Maintenance and Walling

Join our workparty for tree maintenance and walling in High Borrowdale.
Leaders' Landscape Training: Life of the hill bred Fell Pony

The Fell Pony is native to Cumbria and have roamed the Northern Fells for centuries. The semi-wild herds of Fell Ponies have helped create the landscape and are part of the heritage and history of the area.

Helpful Hints

A guide to organising your own Great Cumbria Litter Pick Event
Risk Assessment and Volunteer Information Sheets

Downloadable ‘Volunteer Information Sheet' templates and 'Risk Assessment' templates.

Volunteering

Learn new skills and join our army of volunteers helping us to make a practical difference to the Lake District all year round.
Join Today

Play your part in protecting the Lake District by becoming a member today.
Our Purpose

We are an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes for future generations
Elterwater Quarry Adventure Attraction plans resubmitted

Just before Christmas, revised proposals were submitted for a visitor attraction at Elterwater Quarry. We have reviewed the plans, we remain opposed to the scheme, and you can read our formal response here.
The Helm

Situated near Oxenholme, just south east of Kendal, and although not a very high hill at 185m, it gives beautiful views.
It's Time To Save Roanhead - Response Guidance

A NEW planning application has been submitted for the major resort development proposed at Roanhead. It will still have a huge impact on this sensitive coastline, even with a reduced number of lodges. Please join us again to challenge the proposal. Previous responses won't count and new responses need to reflect latest plans.
Aerial Flight at Honister Slate Mine

We received the disappointing news that the Secretary of State will not ‘call in’ the proposed zip-wires at Honister and so the Authority’s approval stands. The Secretary of State is no longer required to give reasons for his decision.
Why become a member?

Love the Lake District? Become a member of Friends of the Lake District and join thousands of people enjoying and protecting it.
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High Borrowdale

High Borrowdale is situated 8.5 miles north of Kendal. The best way to access it is from the A6, south of Shap. There is open access at all times. Take a VIRTUAL TOUR