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Join the campaign to stop Treetop Trek’s proposal to string multiple zip wires across the Thirlmere valley in the heart of the Lake District National Park.


Help us protect this special environment from an activity which will damage the natural beauty of this landscape, detract from the peace and tranquility of this beautiful valley and impose a significant human footprint across the place which ‘helped launch the environmental movement as we know it.’ (The Dawn of Green: Manchester, Thirlmere and Modern Environmentalism. [Ritvo, Harriet]).

On this website you will find full details of what the proposal is, why so many people, both locally and nationally, object to it and what you can do to get involved in the campaign to stop it becoming a reality. Be assured that if we do nothing this will happen. Make sure it doesn’t and join the campaign today.


Sign the Say NO to Zip Wires across Thirlmere petition

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Learn about the rich history and heritage of Thirlmere and the surrounding area on the Thirlmere History Society Facebook page

5 years ago
Zip Off: Lakes Watch

A bit more on the decision regarding Warcop...here's a quote to record for posterity: "The MoD has said it will maintain public access on the land and has no plans for development. "

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5 years ago
YHA England and Wales

I don't often share sponsored posts but this one's different.

Adventure is vital. Find out what happened when we took it away from a professional adventure and gave it to five children who were missing out...

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5 years ago
Zip Off: Lakes Watch

For info

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5 years ago
Beast from the East to blast the UK with SEVERE cold & HEAVY snowfall!

Nooooooo

The UK looks set to see a return from an old friend that visited twice in March this year. Model outputs are increasingly pointing to a bitterly cold Easterly. The pattern will come about due to a …

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5 years ago
Friends of the Lake District

Further consultation on this if you want to write in

https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/faqs/aerial-flight-at-honister-slate-mine

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5 years ago
Zip Off: Lakes Watch

Good discussion going on this on Zip Off: Lakes Watch

We would once again like to draw your attention to the Lake District Core Strategy, which underpins all planning decisions in the National Park. ... See more

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5 years ago
Granada Reports

Perhaps we can come up with a poem about the road closure.

Take a look at this stunning tribute to the Lake District as the region celebrates being awarded Unesco World Heritage status.

Watch in full here: https://bit.ly/2MHsawV

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5 years ago
‘Get Will Up A Hill’ – Paralysed local councillor to climb Helvellyn to raise money for local play areas Cumbria Crack

Will is asking for some help!
Will said: “Many people will remember the challenge from last year. This time we’ve got our sights set on something closer to home to raise money to refurbish the ... See more

Ambleside and Grasmere councillor Will Clark has set his sights on Helvellyn as part of a campaign to raise funds for local play parks.

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5 years ago
Zip Off: Lakes Watch

Does anyone know if these things need to be lit up please?

We believe that someone has written in to the LDNPA to request details of a 'Lake District Gondola Feasability Study' as mentioned by Mr Leafe (LDNPA CEO) at the Braithwaite Institute meeting on ... See more

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5 years ago
Zip Off: Lakes Watch

... in case you are not following Zip Off: Lakes Watch they are checking some facts and figures...seems like an odd oversight!

A request has been sent to the LDNPA to find out whether or not the 'Showcase Areas' were included in their response to a request for information concerning amounts of land which will be used for ... See more

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4 years ago
2019-07-15 - Great Gully Rescue Wasdale

Further information about the incredible rescue at Wasdale. Absolutely awesome team ??. Some kit was damaged/had to be left behind. If you are thinking of donating some money then I am sure that they ... See more

Video 30 fps at high upload

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4 years ago
grough — Mountain rescuers' new leaflet urges hillgoers to plan ahead to avoid callouts

"MREW’s vice-chair and operations lead Mike Margeson said: “The idea for a leaflet was initially developed in Cumbria by the regional organisation there, the Lake District Search and Mountain ... See more

Rescue organisations in England and Wales have released their latest version of a leaflet aimed at increasing safety for outdoor enthusiasts. The new leaflet emphasises the need to plan and prepare ... See more

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4 years ago
Terry Abraham - Outdoors Filmmaker and Photographer

Sunny, hot day out. Not my kind of day but it was made all the better by Mark Richards and David Felton of ‘Countrystride’. I was filming them talking about the Ullswater Way for my Helvellyn ... See more

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4 years ago
What Does Climate Change Really Mean for Cumbria?

We thought that this would be of interest... it's a 'look into the future' for Cumbria. https://www.friendsofthelakedistrict.org.uk/news/what-does-climate-change-really-mean-for-cumbria

Sir Martin Holdgate CB, Emeritus President of Friends of the Lake District and renowned environmental scientist and international conservationist, presents a future vision for the Cumbrian landscape.

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