Friends of the Lake District

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[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

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[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Two Friends of the Lake District, Cumbrian-based, conservation workers and a project in Threlkeld have been shortlisted for @CPRE awards!

Read all about the awards and the nominations here: https://t.co/3yfzaC4mp1

[Public Sector Executive PSE @thepsenews]

How are second homes and holiday lets affecting local communities?

Lorayne Woodend Wall from @FriendsofLakes explores tourism's impact on housing inequality.

Watch: https://t.co/Wix562uobf
Listen: https://t.co/x6bPdleKsQ

#HousingInequality

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

We’re delighted that we've been shortlisted for @CPRE Centenary National Awards! 🙌

Not once but thrice! Well done to former staff member (now volunteer) Jack, our engagement trainee Steph and to everyone involved with Dam Mire Wood! Details here:

https://t.co/0N7p599aon

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

A warm welcome to our new Chief Executive Colin Walker! In this short video, Colin pays a visit to Dam Mire Wood in Threlkeld (land cared for by Friends) where he introduces himself and speaks a little bit about the issues and opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year.

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Happy birthday @fixthefells! 🎉This week, we met up with the professional rangers, the amazing volunteers, partners, staff and supporters to celebrate 25 years!

@NTlakedistrict @lakedistrictnpa @lakesfoundation @NECumbria

[Friends of Ullswater @Ullswater_Way]

The next 'Understanding Ullswater' talk is 'Hedgerow Heroes' with Naomi Walker,the Nature recovery officer for the @FriendsofLakes. Thursday 3rd September, 7:30 pm in #Watermillock Village Hall and on zoom.

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Following recent news reports, we're gathering details of people's concerns about #popupcampsites in the #LakeDistrict. Are you aware of a temporary campsite near you? If so, send us the details using the link at the bottom this blog

https://t.co/Qb95HmTAW1

[fixthefells @fixthefells]

What have we been up to on #Helvellyn? Here's a little walk through of the work that rangers have done so far this year!

#fixthefells #protectinglandscapes #lakedistrict

@NTlakedistrict @lakedistrictnpa @friendsoflakes @lakesfoundation @NECumbria

[Mark Brennand @brennand_mark]

@FriendsofLakes Pair of RSPB Harrier binos left by the cairn on Gavel Fell, north Lakes. If found please leave at the Kirkstile Inn, nr Loweswater. Thanks, Plse RT

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Last chance to enter our photo competition! - https://t.co/Wp3cSwLvsd

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

We're excited to introduce you to our new CEO! Colin Walker, who lives near Penrith, joins us from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, where he has been responsible for their transport policy.

https://t.co/8em9Wdn6uU

#LakeDistrict #News

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Read why Friends of the Lake District believes that the new five-year plan for the Lake District National Park, due to be adopted on 24 June, represents a step backwards in relation to its ambitions for transport.

#LakeDistrict #transport

https://t.co/zK8o7OeMQ9

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Share your best Lake District and Cumbria scenes for our 2026 photo competition!
https://t.co/nNUK8rxYNV
#photography #competition #lakedistrict #cumbria

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Big shout to all the @fixthefells volunteers, all the volunteers who support us here at Friends of the Lake District & all the volunteers everywhere! ❤️ #volunteersWeek

[fixthefells @fixthefells]

A few photos of our amazing volunteers for #VolunteersWeek - thank you thank you thank you for all the graft in all the weathers!
#fixthefells #cumbria #lakedistrict
@NTlakedistrict @lakedistrictnpa @friendsoflakes @lakesfoundation @NECumbria

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

@fixthefells @nationaltrust @lakedistrictnpa @lakesfoundation @NECumbria

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

An amazing year of work from @fixthefells

[fixthefells @fixthefells]

We're delighted to share our 2025 Annual Report! Take a look at our key achievements in 2025. Thanks to the volunteers, donors & partners who continue to support our work. Link below.

@lakedistrictnpa @FriendsofLakes @lakesfoundation @NTlakedistrict @NECumbria

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Reposting this ahead of the sunny weekend ahead! 🥰

[Terry Abraham @terrybnd]

It’s a Bank Holiday! 🎉👍 The #lakedistrict a UNESCO World Heritage Site may sadly feel the brunt of some irresponsible visitors 💔😢

Meet ‘THE BINFLUENCER’, Lakeland’s latest hero! Be kind. Care for #nature and PLEASE DON’T CAUSE HARM! 😊🙏🙏 #litter

Nature needs space too but also care and respect for a stunning part of the world.

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

@ExmYoungVoices Thankyou! x

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

Snap Happy? Share Your Stunning Landscapes! - https://t.co/x03pfNnYVl

[Friends of the Lake District @FriendsofLakes]

@BigGive It's amazing being part of this! We're nearly at our 20k target to help rejuvenation of temperate rainforest in the Lake District!