Hideaways' Conservation Work

Grizedale Red Squirrels

Since 2009 Lakeland Hideaways has raised nearly £5,000 and funded major improvements of Scar House Lane Footpath leading from Hawkshead to nearby Colthouse supporting work carried out by the National Park. We also raised funds for Fix the Fells and Red Squirrrel Conservation. We ask for £1 voluntary donation for every booking and additional voluntary contributions through envelopes in each cottage. All pound donations are then matched by us as a company, doubling the amount raised.

In 2011 we funded exciting Red Kite Project in Grizedale. Ninety Red Kites will be gradually released over 3 years.
These majestic birds will be monitored and supported, and it is hoped that with our funding a viable Red Kite population will be established in Grizedale by 2015.

For 2012  we will be supporting  the Grizedale Red Squirrel scheme run by the Westmorland Red Squirrel Society. The focus of this project will be to conserve and strengthen the remaining native red squirrel populations in the Grizedale area so ensuring that the sight of our charming red squirrels can be enjoyed by future generations of Cumbrians and visitors alike. For more information click here .