Cumbrian Fell Ponies - Invest Lake District

Cumbrian Fell Ponies
Securing Their Future

Level of Investment:

£250,000

Project Themes:

Project Summary

Cumbrian fell ponies, a vital part of the Lake District’s cultural heritage for over a millennium, are now at a critical juncture. With only 180 breeding mares remaining in Cumbria, the threat of losing this iconic native breed looms large.

This project will provide upland grazing land with hill grazing rights for Fell Ponies. The ongoing vision is to have a Fell Pony Heritage Centre for visitors as part of a Heritage farming project in the Lake District.

Context

Fell ponies are not only culturally significant but also vital for protecting the landscape’s biodiversity.

Their unique grazing habits, eating on the move and dispersing seeds, create an ideal environment for flora and fauna to thrive. They are a living testament to the delicate balance of our ecosystem.

Environmental outcomes

Conservation of the Upland Fells

Enhanced biodiversity

Social outcomes

Engaged communities

Increased understanding of cultural heritage

Schools engagement

Why Invest?

By supporting this project, you contribute to preserving the delicate balance of our ecosystem, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting sustainable land management practices that mitigate climate change.

Your investment in Fell Ponies is a step toward building resilient, sustainable communities and taking meaningful climate action.

The programme aligns with ESG goals and provides tangible evidence of corporate commitment to sustainability.