Friends of the Lake District exists to protect Cumbria’s landscapes – for nature, for people, for ever. We combine local expertise with campaigning and on-the-ground work to restore nature, influence long-term decisions, and support communities to shape a thriving future.
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From practical conservation to events support, there’s a role for every skill and schedule.
Your support delivers practical action and long-term protection — across the landscapes, habitats and heritage that define Cumbria.
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The length (in metres) of dry stone wall our volunteers helped rebuild last year
The number of trees planted as part of our hedges and edges project
Our current work
From campaigns for fairer housing, to creating new homes for nature, here’s a taste of what we’re up to at the moment.
Fairer housing campaign
Our campaign aims to support local communities in the Lake District by reducing the amount of empty and under-used homes, and increasing the number of houses occupied by full-time, permanent residents.
Visitor levy
We’re campaigning for a fairer way to pay for the things that the Lake District National Park needs to remain a beautiful place to live and visit.
Cumbrian rainforest
We’ve been helping to restore a rainforest right here in Cumbria, and we’re on the verge of expanding our work.
Hedges and Edges
This project aims to create, restore, and monitor hedges and edges, as well as promote better management practices.
Latest news & stories
From updates on our campaigns and our work on the land, to the latest news about planning applications and content from our supporters.
Bugs, bats and bees
Building bug hotels, bat watching and seed collecting at Dam Mire Open Day. Government funding for Sustainable farming…
Charity Needs Your Help to Add Colour to Upland Hay Meadow
Volunteers wanted to help plant wildflower plants in our hay meadow at Mazonwath, Little Asby on Tuesday 13…
Woods and squirrels
It’s been another busy week on and off the land as work continues to help our woods in…
All about seats, plugs, walls and bats…
In a packed blog this week: the Dam Mire wood Eye Seat, bracken rolling at Rusland woods, signpost…
Our next events
Walks, talks, volunteer days and more…
Friday 25th September, 2026
Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026
We’re pleased to invite you to our AGM – an opportunity for members and supporters to celebrate our achievements and help shape our next five-year strategy.
Tuesday 6th October, 2026
Rusland woods workparty
Woodland management
Tuesday 13th October, 2026
Wildflower planting at Mazonwath
Plug planting in our wildflower meadow
Wednesday 14th October, 2026
Mazonwath workparty
Dry stone walling
Thank you for your support and for all that you do to protect the Lake District’s landscapes and communities.
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