Please find below a number of links that you may find of interest:
Environmental
Cumbrian Wildlife Trust – devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria
John Muir Trust They believe wild places are essential, and are dedicated to protecting and enhancing them for people and wildlife
Nurture Lakeland – Inspiring people to care for Cumbria’s natural environment through responsible tourism and helping make the Cumbrian tourism industry sustainable by creating ways for businesses and individuals to donate to conservation
The Field Studies Council –elping people understand and be inspired by the natural world
Wild Ennerdale – A partnership of people and organisations with a vision for the Ennerdale Valley to become a wilder place for the benefit of people and nature
Green Guide to the Uplands – Produced by the British Mountaineering Council
Outdoor bodies
British Mountaineering Council – Working for climbers, hill walkers & mountaineers in England and Wales
Mountain Training Association -Related organisations sharing a common purpose: the provision of education and training in the leadership, instruction and coaching of climbing, walking and mountaineering activities in the UK
National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) – The National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) is a personal performance, non-competitive, incentive scheme for all ages to learn navigation skills and gain confidence to get out and enjoy the countryside
John Muir Trust – They believe wild places are essential, and are dedicated to protecting and enhancing them for people and wildlife
Nurture Lakeland – Inspiring people to care for Cumbria’s natural environment through responsible tourism and helping make the Cumbrian tourism industry sustainable by creating ways for businesses and individuals to donate to conservation
Other recommended providers & sites
Rod Ireland Photography – Our ‘sister’ site where you can view and purchase from our collection of landscape images, as well as find details about courses/workshops and commissions.
Tale Trails – Tale Trails are local 1-2 hour family walks based around a fun story and a hand drawn map for kids – a great resource if you’re visiting the areas around Ullswater
Cumbria Heritage – Providing history education both outdoors and in the classroom as well as heritage site consultancy services
Lowther Castle and Gardens – A great visit to a castle and gardens undergoing a major restoration. A series of hands on educational activities are also running for children
Lake District & Walking
Hillwalking.org.uk – Website providing hillwalking related links, books and information on hillwalking in the UK
Lake District National Park – Includes maps, photo galleries and information about this special corner of England
The Cumbria Directory – Another site with lots of useful Lake District information
The Lakeland Fells – Andrew Leaney’s site is probably the most comprehensive website resource available for checking out walking routes in the Lake District
Weather
Lake District Weatherline – Another mountain specific forecast, supported via the Lake District National Park Authority
MET office Mountain Weather – forecasts for the different mountain areas of the UK
The Mountain Weather Information Service (MWIS) – Lake District mountain weather Forecast