How Covid has impacted on our thinking about the natural world
During May and June, we ran a short survey to find out more about people’s views and concerns about our natural world, and the role that access to natural spaces had played during the corona virus pandemic. Nearly 230 people responded to our survey, and we will be using the findings to help shape and […]
Cedar Manor is open for business and Covid ready
The Foundation works with over 150 business supporters who either fundraise for the charity or make a donation. The businesses have been busy preparing to re-open safely at the start of July following Visit Britain guidelines. The Cedar Manor Hotel in Windermere has been a business supporter since 2007 raising over £17,000 for the Foundation […]
Welcome back
The Lake District is now welcoming back visitors. We are delighted you have continued to support and value this special place. Whilst you have been away, we have worked alongside partners and businesses to look after our natural world. We hope you enjoy exploring the open spaces and your favourite spots in this spectacular landscape. For guidance […]
Lake District Foundation launches new visitor giving scheme
The Lake District Foundation has launched a new visitor giving initiative to help protect and care for the Lake District National Park. The Lake District Foundation is encouraging visitors and locals to make a donation to help look after this spectacular place for now and in the future, by offering the opportunity to sponsor a […]
Ullswater Way crowdfunder receives donation boost
A crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 for repairs on the popular walking route in the Lake District, the Ullswater Way, has received a welcome donation boost helping the campaign reach the halfway point of meeting its target. The £1,000 donation came from Ambleside Park Hotel, an exclusive staff only John Lewis Partnership hotel located in […]
Crowdfunding campaign for Langdale Pikes extended
A crowdfunding campaign to raise £5,000 for repairs to popular walking route in the Langdale Pikes is well-past the halfway point of meeting its target; and the deadline has been extended as support continues to grow. Earlier this month, The Lake District Foundation launched its latest crowd funder to raise money to fund vital repairs […]
Crowdfunding campaign launched for Langdale Pikes
A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise money for a popular walking route in the Langdale Pikes. The Lake District Foundation aims to raise £5,000 by the end of January to fund vital repairs to the path from Stake Pass to Pike O’Stickle via Martcrag Moor. The cash raised will be donated to […]
Full steam ahead for the reconnection of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path as funding is announced
Press release 5 December 2018 A £7.9 million funding package has been agreed to allow work to start on the final phase of reconnecting the Keswick to Threlkeld multi user trail which was severely damaged in Storm Desmond three years ago to the day (5 December). Today is an important milestone in this complex project […]
Managing the biodiversity of the Lake District National Park
The Lake District Foundation has awarded a grant of £4,500 to the Cumbria Local Nature Partnership, enabling them to lead the development of a clear, strategic approach for managing the biodiversity of the Lake District National Park. Local Nature Partnerships have been established to drive positive change in the local natural environment. This funding will […]
Helping to save Helvellyn’s vulnerable arctic alpine flora
The Lake District Foundation has awarded a grant of over £2,600 to the John Muir Trust, which last year took over responsibility for the management of a large part of the iconic Lake District mountain, Helvellyn. The money will fund a new project aiming to increase the populations of threatened arctic-alpine species found on the […]
