Skiddaw Forest
Skiddaw Forest is a spectacular and remote area of fell, bog and moorland.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | Skiddaw Forest
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Skiddaw Forest.
Help restore Skiddaw Forest
Please donate to deliver the 100 year vision for nature’s recovery at Skiddaw Forest.
The purchase of Skiddaw Forest is now complete
We now officially own the 3,000 acre site in the northern Lake District
Donate
Your donation will do something wonderful for wildlife. Our mission is to protect Cumbria's wildlife for the future and bring people closer to nature.
Planting trees create wilder skiddaw forest
Trees are vital to both our own wellbeing and the health of our landscapes.
We're launching a public appeal to help buy Skiddaw Forest
The restored site at Skiddaw will become England’s highest nature reserve
Meet Pete, our new Project Manager for Skiddaw Forest
Our newly-appointed manager will supervise major restoration works at the nature reserve
Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Donate to fight climate crisis
Donate to fight the climate crisis. Donating a regular amount every month is one most effective ways you can directly tackle climate change and the biodiversity crisis.
You did it! You have secured Skiddaw Forest - an extraordinary opportunity for nature
You did it! An absolutely massive thank you to everyone who donated to secure the land at Skiddaw Forest. The purchase price has been reached, but it’s not too late to donate - your support is…