Fix the Fells

Level of Investment:

£10,000: supports a Ranger team for one month
£35,000: sponsors a Ranger for one year
£35,000: maintains 100m of upland paths
£60,000: maintains 400m of upland paths

Project Themes:

Project Summary

Fix the Fells is a flagship Lake District National Park conservation initiative dedicated to preventing erosion. It ensures that visitors can enjoy walking, hiking, and running the Fells sustainably.

Highlights:

154 volunteers contributing 7,000 days over three years
29.7km of paths repaired
Stopping erosion
Supporting wildlife and protecting rare habitats
Capturing carbon
Reducing sediment runoff

Dedicated volunteers and Rangers work tirelessly on the Fells to safeguard the landscape, enhance biodiversity, and maintain cleaner rivers and lakes.

Why is it Needed?

The Lake District fells are at the heart of our UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pressure on the paths has grown due to climate change, increased rainfall, and the fells’ ever-growing popularity. Damage to the paths harms scenery and wildlife and can adversely impact local communities and tourism economies.

Environmental outcomes

Captures carbon

Boosts biodiversity

Protects fragile habitats

Cleans lakes and rivers

Social outcomes

Healthier communities

Engaged communities

Improved skills

Why invest?

Investments in Fix the Fells will contribute to significant environmental impacts such as carbon capture, boosted biodiversity, protection of fragile habitats, and cleaner lakes and rivers. Additionally, the project fosters healthier and more engaged communities, promoting sustainable tourism and resilient local economies.

Your investment will help preserve this iconic landscape, ensuring its beauty and ecological integrity for future generations.

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