Borrowdale and Derwent Water

Home to creatures big and small Borrowdale is a perfect spot to look out for wildlife. It's even a habitat for red squirrels so make sure you bring along your camera to capture those wildlife finds.

The Atlantic Oakwoods of Borrowdale are a rare and diverse habitat that are at their best in autumn. Find out when to visit for 'peak colour'.

Red squirrels are in decline in the UK due to the proliferation of grey squirrels and the spread of squirrel pox. Find out how we're helping red squirrels thrive.

Discover 4,500 years of history as you explore Borrowdale. Find out why the Elizabethans didn't think much to the landscape and how opinion changed, creating a famous tourist destination.

Enjoy a moderate walk with amazing views to an iron-age hill fort that was dedicated as a war memorial after the First World War

During 2020 we are running a socially engaged art project at Crow Park in Keswick. Rebecca Beinart is our artist in residence for the year.

Planning a walk up Glaramara? The hydro project at Combe Gill is planned to be under construction until the end of summer 2020. Find out where we're up to with the work in progress.

The river Derwent flows from Sprinkling Tarn in the high fells out to the sea at Workington. We're working with partners and communities to help the river become cleaner, healthier and more accessible.

Love walking in the Lake District? Ever wondered who cares for the upland paths and precious habitats beneath your feet?

Harnessing green energy from the wettest place in England since August 2017!

Check out the latest blog posts from our team in the North Lakes

Share your love of the Lakes by helping out and volunteering with us among the high fells in Borrowdale.

The Lake District was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in early July 2017. It is now part of a special family of iconic places across the planet, like the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, Easter Island, the Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon and many other world famous locations.

We spent 2018 commemorating the gift of twelve summits to the nation as a war memorial after the First World War, through a special 'leave no trace' arts project of a song cycle performed and recorded on the top of Great Gable and the other fells gifted by the Fell and Rock Climbing Club.

We've been working hard behind the scenes at Thorneythwaite, learning more about it and listening to the local community.