New ultra event raises funds for the Lake District
An epic ultra marathon event in the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park gets underway for the first time this autumn. The 13 Valleys Ultra takes place between 29 September to 1 October 2023 and sees entrants running and raising funds at the same time. Organised by the Great Run Company this new event […]
Challenging yourself this year? Raise funds for the Lake District
Limbering up for a challenge in the Lake District in 2023? Why not give a little back and raise funds for the mountains you’re striding on? An epic ultra marathon event in the stunning landscape of the Lake District National Park gets underway for the first time this autumn. The 13 Valleys Ultra takes place between […]
Hotels lend support to Windermere Big Give
With your support we were delighted to raise more than £23000 for community projects that look after Windermere. Before Christmas we asked for your backing with our week-long Big Give fundraiser. A total of £23865 was raised and will go towards community projects that contribute to the health of England’s largest lake. We received dozens […]
Donations doubled to help Windermere
Windermere is England’s largest lake – a much loved and iconic feature of the Lake District. The Lake District Foundation wants to launch community projects that all contribute to the health of the lake and improve water quality. [vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgXPiJ_nh9M” el_width=”50″] From noon on Tuesday 29 November to noon Tuesday 6 December we are taking […]
Red Tarn Beck 21900 – Now Sponsored
Red Tarn Beck Bridge on the popular route up helvellyn. The great views from the bridge. £3,200
“Coniston combines tranquility and beauty to encourage quiet reflection”
A walking route around Coniston pays tribute to victims and survivors of child abuse. Messages of hope have been inscribed on plaques on benches and signposts at Monk Coniston. The route, at the north end of the lake, is one of dozens of locations across England and Wales chosen as part of a legacy project. […]
Japanese students focus on sustainability
Students from Japan visited the Lake District looking at sustainability in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lake District Foundation partnered with Hidden Lakeland to arrange the ten-day study programme. Nine undergraduate students on the University of Tokyo’s Global Education for Innovation and Leadership programme stayed in Ambleside and Kendal to gain better understanding of […]
Funding available for tree and hedge schemes in Cumbria
The Lake District Foundation is inviting organisations to apply for funding to plant new hedges and trees. The move comes during National Hedgerow Week (October 10-17th 2022). Up to £2500 is available through the Real Hedge Fund for groups who wish to reinstate native hedgerows or restore existing ones. The Foundation is asking for applications […]
NOW SPONSORED Side House 9158
Side House Bridge Langdale next to the Cumbria Way is a link to Sticklebarn and Dungeon Ghyll. £1,500
Stake Pass 8494 – Now Sponsored
Stake Pass – at the base of the climb up one of the ancient routes of the Lake District £2700
