We are Friends of the Lake District - the only charity wholly dedicated to protecting Cumbria's landscape for the future.

Latest News

	Walling Competition Promotes Rural Skills Over 30 wallers rebuilt sixty metres of dry stone wall at our annual walling competition on Saturday (5 May) at Shacklabank Farm near Sedbergh.
Our Green Space village and urban green project shortlisted for national Award Friends of the Lake District's inspiring Our Green Space project has been shortlisted for a national Open Space Award.
	More geological research needed before taking the search for a Nuclear Repository to the next stage Read our response to the public consultation into whether West Cumbria should host an underground nuclear waste repository.
	New Woodland begins on the Helm Conservation charity Friends of the Lake District has begun to plant a new wood on their land at the Helm, near Oxenholme, with the help of volunteers of all ages.
	National Parks Expansion is Good News for Cumbria Thanks for all your support for our campaign to extend the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks and we now await the Secretary of State for DEFRA, Caroline Spelman's announcement in early April.
	Farming Landscapes New Season Events We are revving up for the start of our third season of Cumbrian farm events, running through the spring and summer and ending with a flourish in the Kentmere valley in October.
	Opposition to Controversial Lakeshore Planning Application at Beckside Farm We have joined concerned local residents to oppose a controversial planning application for a holiday unit on the shore of Ullswater.
	Our Green Space Case Studies Book - take a look and be inspired! We've published a free booklet for people wanting to learn how to protect, care for and use their urban and village green spaces better.

May Upcoming Events

Tue 15 Conservation Day Thistle & bracken control, tree care, the Helm

Sat 26 AGM, Ambleside Parish Centre, click here for more details.

For more events click here

If you would like to find out more about our activities or take part, please contact us, call 01539 720788 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our 2012 volunteer conservation work party dates are now online! See What's On for details.