Wild Haweswater

We’re delighted to say we’ve got a new Site Manager at the helm, Glen Swainson.  He’s just three months into his role, so we thought it was time to introduce him properly and his ambitious plans for Wild Haweswater.

Today we’re excited to have opened our new Badger Watching Hide here at Wild Haweswater, following hard work from our dedicated team of staff and volunteers to construct it this winter, ready for the busy summer season. The Badger is one of the UK’s most recognised and popular mammals, bringing pleasure to thousands of people

Following the resounding success of its debut in 2023, the village of Shap is gearing up to host the second edition of the Shap Outdoor Festival.  Set amidst the scenic beauty of the Lowther Valley, this month-long celebration of nature and community will return on 27 April to 26 May 2024. We were delighted to

After 11 years, an RSPB site manager at Haweswater is leaving to focus on writing and a new part-time role in a conservation project. His book, Wild Fell, has spurred environmental change and funding. While transitioning to a nearby farm, he reflects on his impactful tenure and looks forward to continuing local conservation efforts.

Badger in the buttercups by Denise Godsmark who visited our Badger Hide this year. As the curtain closes on 2023, grab a brew and a mince pie and check out some of the highlights from Haweswater this past year… January We kicked off the year with the exciting news that we received Landscape Recovery development

Male Pied Flycatcher taken by Wild Intrigue from their photography hide here at Haweswater These amber-listed bird spends spring and summer breeding in the UK before returning to West Africa during our winter. Although small, the males have striking black and white plumage and the females are a more subtle brown and white. Despite national