Our Farm Diaries
Stay up to date with our hill farm in the Lake District by reading our farm diaries throughout the year.
The History of Hill Farming
Written on 10 February 2025 by Ruby Nicholson in Farm Diaries
One of the main reasons the Lake District National Park looks as it does today is due to the hundreds of years of traditional hill farming that has taken place amongst the Lakeland fells. From dry stone walls to Herdwick sheep, stone barns and carefully grazed fellsides; every iconic view in the Lake District has been influenced by hill farming one way or another.
Managing a special environment in traditional ways
Written on 12 December 2024 by Ruby Nicholson
Peace How is a truly special area of land, donated to the National Trust in 1917 so that anyone affected by the First World War could come here to enjoy the peace and tranquillity. I am sure you will agree that standing on the top of Peace How and enjoying the amazing Lake District views does bring a sense of calmness and happiness.