Discover more about Cumbria's upland hay meadows and the work being done to restore them on the Hay-Day walks.
Help Cumbria Wildlife Trust conserve the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria for the future.
Industrialisation and increasing wealth amongst the general population after the war, led to a new concept in Britain, that of leisure time. This, combined with the opening up of the lakes as the road infrastructure improved and car ownership increased, led to a massive boom in tourism. This increase in tourism has provided a welcome income boost to communities within the Lakes but has also brought about changes.
Explore the audio links below to hear how the 'opening up of the lakes' has influenced the the landscape, local communities and wildlife there.