Achievements

We are, quite simply, unique. We're also living proof that ‘visitor payback’ fundraising can make a real difference to landscape conservation. In recognition of this fact we've won quite a few accolades.

• First Choice Responsible Tourism Award 2005 (Highly Commended)
• Business in the Community The Sieff Award 2003 (Winner)
• British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow 2002 (Highly Commended)
• British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow 2000 (Winner)
• British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow 1997 (Highly Commended)

Cited as an example of best practice by a range of Regional and National strategic planning bodies, including:

• North West Regional Development Agency in ‘Marketing the Natural Environment’ Report 2006
• Natural England in ‘Vital Uplands’
• Cumbria Tourism
• National Trust
• Lake District National Park
• Commission for Rural Communities ‘The Future for England’s Upland Communities’
• Bowles Green Report, ‘Major Sports Events Strategy’