UK map showing location of Blencathra

Blencathra

Lake District

Blencathra Field Centre

Operated in partnership with the Lake District National Park Authority, the Centre occupies a dramatic setting on the south west side of Blencathra mountain near Keswick. Gardens and grounds with living willow structures and ponds provide interest and inspiration for visitors on a variety of courses. Red squirrels frequent the grounds and can be seen from the comfort of the dining room.The site offers a magnificent panorama of the Lake District with its rich tapestry of England's highest mountains, quiet pastures, wooded valleys, streams, lakes and settlements which provide a focus for the Centre's activities.

Outdoor Classroom

Habitats include freshwater, sand dunes and rocky shores together with moorlands and a wide variety of woodlands. For geographers there are opportunities to study upland glaciation, soils, ecosystems, agriculture and hydrology. There are also a wide variety of settlements and Carlisle is only 35 minutes away. The National Park also provides an excellent outdoor classroom for investigating tourisms and conflicts of use.

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Beautiful views over Derwentwater from Cat Bellsview from the centre at Blencathra

Individuals & Families

The FSC offers leisure and professional training courses covering virtually every aspect of learning about the countryside, its wildlife and the environment.

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Professional Development

The FSC is committed to career development and professional training in the environment and is one of the UK's leading providers of taxonomic training. Each year we offer a wide range of courses, many of which are accredited and certified by awarding bodies, to help individuals develop their skills.

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