Get connected in 2008

Our theme for 2008 is - Connecting People and Place. We want to instil in local people and visitors alike a feeling of distinctive and a sense of place about wherever it is that they are in Cumbria. Click here to find out more or on the link below for news of our latest connection.Or click below for our latest connection.
Great discounts and days out for bus travellers

What's New?

Members urged to raise concern over plans for Westmorland's secret valley
Friends of the Lake District's members are being asked to raise concern about plans for a tourism development in Borrowdale, Westmorland regarded by many as one of the quieter valleys in the Lake District.
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Help shape National Park future
The Lake District National Park Authority is consulting on its Core Strategy Preferred Options document to take forward the Local Development Framework. It's your chance to have your say on the shaping the future of planning in the park.
Go to the Local Development Framework page on the National Park website
See our letter to Members regarding the potential contentious options in the document

Being green is as easy as ABC with Cumbria's new guide
People visiting Cumbria and the Lake District can now find tips on how to make the most of their stay and look after the environment at the same time in a brand new guide.
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Great discounts and days out in the Lake District
Friends of the Lake District are supporting sustainable travel through the Give the Driver a Break Project. Information about travelling without a car in the Lake District. Find out how you can see the Lake District and leave your car at home.
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Lake District Weather Check

Click here for the weather for the week ahead in Ambleside

Become a friend

The Friends of the Lake District is a charity that works to protect and enhance the landscape of the Lake District and Cumbria and to promote its understanding and quiet enjoyment. We currently have 7000 members and rely upon their support to help care for this outstandingly beautiful area of international importance. Membership starts from £15 a year. See our volunteering page and events page for more details of membership benefits.

Click here to find out just how easy it is to join and see what offers and gifts you can receive.

Friends of the Lake District
E-Newsletter

Click here and put 'e-newsletter' in the subject field to subscribe to our bi-monthly e-newsletter and keep up to date with our work and issues relating to the landscape of the Lake District and Cumbria.