Above Penrith sits the historic Beacon Pike surrounded by a beautiful and tranquil woodland which is home to a varied wildlife, flora and fauna which has been enjoyed by countless generations.
Last year you might be aware that it was threatened by a building development and people (including myself) got together to form a community group called ‘Friends of Penrith Beacon’ to campaign for its protection.
Meetings were arranged a committee sought, a petition of some 700 signatures, gathered a website and Facebook group gained a large following. It culminated at the end of the Summer with a fabulous rally starting from different sides of the town and finishing by St Andrews Church with speeches, music and song. This attracted the attention of local and national press.
The week after, Lowther who own the land withdrew from the larger plan that was proposing a development behind the Beacon. We now have a different council but our aims are still the same to protect this special place.
I have added some articles and links below that you might find interesting.
Notes on the History of the Beacon by Jeremy Godwin
A Wonderful Place
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