Crummock water is a beautiful and quiet lake nestled in the cupped palm of a mountain ringed valley in the north of the English Lake District. It is a favourite amongst locals, discerning visitors, walkers, outdoor swimmers, fishermen, canoists, and those who want to quietly ‘sit and see’ on the shore.
Arguably the finest valley in England, its quiet beauty is under threat.
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The future of Crummock. What's going on?
In April, United Utilities submitted planning proposals to remove the weir at Crummock water. The Community strongly rejected those proposals. UU are temporarily reviewing their application
We explain the original proposal. Why UU want the change and what we believe would be the severe consequences.
We set out our five point plan that should underpin their revised scheme.
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News Articles.
Rolling news and information on the scheme at Crummock. Understanding the impact in nature. Human stories about the people affected by the scheme. Explanation's about the history of the Lake and why history matters.
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Make your voice heard.
Inspired to help us? We explain what you can do and how your actions can make a difference.