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 […]

“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 […]

Grants for septic tank schemes

Grants are available for homes, businesses and farms in and around Windermere to form community septic tank emptying schemes. Love Windermere information packs are going to 1900 properties and businesses across Windermere in the coming weeks with advice on how to maintain septic tanks and in-turn, keep the lake healthy. The move is part of […]

Yewtree Tarn 16046

Yewtree Tarn 16046 – a 3 beam bridge at Yewtree Tarn, very close to the road. £2,700.