Tracks are for people, not motors

Adventure motorists are destroying some of the wildest and most beautiful tracks in the #LakeDistrict, with terrible consequences for nature and people. UNESCO says this must stop. Please make your views clear to the @lakedistrictnpa and sign our petition buff.ly/3l2ybdU

Advertising a new model in the Lake District. Not the right place, Wrangler. Tranquillity is what the Lakes are for, not motorised adventure.

Tyre and brake degradation have a huge environmental impact. And on Lake District fell tracks SUVs are OK? @lakedistrictnpa @FriendsofLakes

How exactly does this work @lakedistrictnpa? You ban signs, but 4x4s and motorbikes on fell tracks are just fine with you?

Agreed. Let’s not spoil it - just for fun. Keep 🏍️🚗🏍️🚗🚗 off green lanes in the #lakedistrict. Kate says nature is family's 'sanctuary' in Mother's Day message bbc.com/news/articles/…

Volunteers needed! March 26... we're heading back to Alpacaly Ever After at Basecamp North to plant more hedges - and meet some very friendly alpacas! We had a brilliant time there in the autumn! @CumbriaCVS @ACTCumbria More details on our website: loom.ly/KoKe_wE

How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health So let’s keep our fell tracks free from motorised intrusion. You can do it ⁦@lakedistrictnpa⁩ !! #wildfells and #tranquillity - that’s why we have a National Park. bbc.com/news/articles/…

How would you describe the aura of the #lakedistrict? Its essence, the things that have made it a World Heritage Site and a National Park, cherished by millions? Two options, mutually exclusive: tranquillity or off-roading ⬇️

A great victory indeed. How about doing the same for the fells: protecting them against intrusive and destructive off-roading? Save our #wilfdfells!

Very good news! And now for our fells: they too deserve to be protected - against intrusive, intimidating and destructive off-roading. #wildfells now!

@MattStaniek @Feargal_Sharkey @ChrisGPackham @WindrushWasp @sascampaigns @GreenJennyJones @HugoSAS @SteveReedMP @joelycett @timfarron Matt: you did well!

Today, we are a significant step closer to ensuring Windermere is protected for future generations. This is a truly historic moment for our lake. Over the last four years, our grassroots movement has highlighted the challenges facing our lake, and today, we have succeeded in bringing the government and all essential stakeholders together around a single, shared ambition: to end sewage pollution in Windermere once and for all. Speaking on the shores of the lake, Environment Minister Steve Reed made a groundbreaking commitment: “The government has pledged to work with us and local partners to eliminate all sewage discharges into Windermere.” This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without you. To our supporters, volunteers, businesses, and organisations who stood with us—thank you. We also acknowledge the leadership of United Utilities CEO Louise Beardmore and Environment Agency Area Director Carol Holt, who have worked with us in recent months to make today’s announcement possible. But let’s be clear—this is not the end. While today’s announcement is a breakthrough, it is still just a promise. Nothing is legally binding, and we won’t let this urgent issue be kicked into the long grass. We must keep up the pressure until these words turn into real, cast-iron commitments. We need you now more than ever. Stay with us. Support the fight. Help us secure a sewage-free Windermere. Together, we can make Windermere the cleanest lake in the country—preserving its beauty for generations to come. It’s time to stop the sewage. It’s time to Save Windermere.

This is excellent news! And now for the fells: cavorting around in 4WDs and on motorbikes is as wrong as discharging sewage into Windermere. Please put an end to intrusive and destructive off-roading on our fellow tracks.

For millions this is their happy place. Don’t spoil it with 🏍️🏍️🏍️🚘🚘🚘

Mastering the Mountains? Definitely a good thing. Bot not like this.

Did you know there is no dedicated team or person in @DefraGovUK for grasslands, despite them covering 40% of England? We're joining @Love_plants & partners in calling for the Gov to establish a Grassland Taskforce to unlock their value🌱 Learn more: loom.ly/Jebd5Mk

Read this: the Lake District fells hold the power to shape lives. hefted.substack.com/p/cherished-fe… And campaign with us against motorbikes and 4x4s shattering their tranquillity. Have you signed our petition? change.org/p/to-the-ceo-o… @lakedistrictnpa @FriendsofLakes @ByLakeland

“In a quiet place the mind falls quiet.” buff.ly/4gjdeC8 Behold, @lakedistrictnpa. Protect us from 🚘🚘🚘🏍️🏍️🏍️ on our fell tracks.

Gen Z discovers what these boots are made for. And what these tracks are *NOT* made for.

Unfortunately it’s also a destination for off-roaders from all over Europe. Some tracks, like at Tilberthwaite, are part of a European network for off-road motorbikes. Please explore what this does to the landscape! On NT land! @nationaltrust @lakedistrictnpa @FriendsofLakes

If you don’t like off-roading in the Langdales - Great or Little - write to Lakes Parish Council at clerk@lakesparish.co.uk Next week Wednesday 22nd is the deadline.

Green lanes are ancient tracks, mainly used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders as well as farmers. But many can also be used by 4x4s and motocross bikes. Lakes Parish Council is doing a consultation on green lanes and now's your chance to have your say...