Wellingtons and rock

The Fix the Fells project has some great real-life case studies for students to study. The resources in this section can supporting learning whether it is done remotely from a classroom or on a field trip.

Introductory Powerpoint

Here is a copy of the Powerpoint shown to primary schools in assemblies which may be useful. Please note that because of the photos, the file is 7MB and so may take some time to download:

• Introduction to Fix the Fells - Powerpoint

Case studies

You can take a look at case studies of six popular paths in the Lake District National Park that have recently undergone some repair work:

• Case Study: Blencathra

• Case Study: Catbells

• Case Study: Coledale Hause

• Case Study: Pike of Stickle

• Case Study: Silver How

• Case Study: Whiteless Pike

Free worksheets and activities

We have trialled the following “out in the field” with local secondary school students and teachers. You'll find links to worksheets on the following Case Study pages:

• Case Study: Catbells

• Case Study: Silver How

Copyright free

All resources are copyright free for educational use.

A-level or undergraduate?

If you need more detailed information, please email your enquiries to info@fixthefells.co.uk

Residential visits

The Lake District offers a wide variety of accommodation. All links open in a new window:

• Youth Hostel Association

• Hostel, barn and group accommodation search - Go Lakes

Useful links

All links open in a new window:

• Geography Teaching Today - Planning Your Fieldtrip

• Lake District National Park - Learning - including tutored modules and details on what the learning service can offer you