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Great Asby, Great Walks

We couldn't have asked for a better day and a more spectacular location to host our free day of walks exploring Great Asby.
Balsam-bashing volunteers pull together to ‘Fight the Aliens’

Volunteers turned out to tackle the invasive species Himalayan balsam around Rydal Water last weekend, at Friends of the Lake District’s Fight the Aliens – Big Balsam Bash event.
A Postcard from the Lakes 9th July 2021

In this edition...Windermere Gateway Development, Parking and Traffic Issues, Park and Sail Service at Derwentwater, Protect the Park Appeal, Photography Competition 2021 and more...
A Postcard from the Lakes 25th June 2021

Blue Spaces and Green Places Guided Walks, Kendal's First Dark Sky Wildlife Friendly Heritage Lights, Landscape Grants, Big Balsam Bash, Glover Review, Hay Meadow, Sound Explorers, and more...

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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.
Thirlmere Activity Hub
Thirlmere Activity Hub

We consider this to be a wholly inappropriate development in this location. We urge you to take immediate action, write to the Planning Authority and share your concerns about this threat to Thirlmere
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Chief Executive - Douglas Chalmers

Douglas Chalmers joined us in April 2015. He grew up on his family’s farm on the North East coast of Aberdeenshire, and studied agriculture at the University of Aberdeen.
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Leaders' Landscape Training

Our Leaders' Landscape Training Sessions are aimed at outdoor practitioners to help deepen their understanding of Cumbria’s landscapes and enable them to pass on their knowledge to those with whom they work.