Eden Rivers Trust

Eden Rivers Trust Eden Rivers Trust is the only charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of the River Eden, its tributaries and the surrounding countryside.

Eden Rivers Trust is the only charity dedicated to making the River Eden, its tributaries and lakes a better place for people and nature. The Eden catchment consists of a unique and beautiful network of rivers, becks and lakes, stretching 80 miles from Hellgill Force to the Solway Firth. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is classed by Europe as a Special Area of Conservation. Since 1

996, we have delivered over 360 practical projects working in partnership with landowners, farmers, communities and agencies to improve and protect the river and its habitat. We provide a wide range of opportunities for local people to find out more about their rivers by getting involved in our vibrant volunteering programme; participating in a schools’ river discovery day; or exploring creative responses to the river through community outreach programmes. Practical, on-the-ground conservation work involves working both in the river and on riverbanks/nearby fields as well as in the wider landscape, and includes the restoration or introduction of features in the river and/or landscape that mimic natural processes in order to manage the flow of water. This aims to reduce the potential risk of flooding and nurture fragile habitats to support an abundance of wildlife, creating amazing places for people who work, live and play in the Eden valley to enjoy.

📢 We're recruiting!Are you passionate about nature, people, and protecting local rivers? Looking to jump start your care...
02/09/2026

📢 We're recruiting!
Are you passionate about nature, people, and protecting local rivers? Looking to jump start your career in conservation and/or community engagement? Join us as a Community Engagement Trainee and gain valuable experience in conservation, volunteering, events management and delivery and community outreach.

This is a paid 12-month placement based in Penrith. 🌿💙
⏰ Apply by 9 am, 5 October 2026.
👉 https://edenriverstrust.org.uk/vacancies/community-engagement-trainee-2026/

Celebrate the opening of a new Romans to Railways circular trail at our Engine Lonning Discovery Day on Sunday September...
02/09/2026

Celebrate the opening of a new Romans to Railways circular trail at our Engine Lonning Discovery Day on Sunday September 6th 12pm-4pm. Join us for an afternoon of free activities and the opportunity to explore a new Romans to Railways circular trail featuring way-markers, metalwork, mosaics and seating celebrating the site’s rich rail and Roman history and its wild woodlands. The National Lottery Heritage Fund https://loom.ly/jNLdAVY

Did you hear us on BBC Radio 4 's programme this morning talking about eDNA surveys? (and yes, the whole interview was...
01/09/2026

Did you hear us on BBC Radio 4 's programme this morning talking about eDNA surveys? (and yes, the whole interview was conducted in the river 😀)
eDNA surveys are a valuable tool for small river conservation charities such as ourselves as they are a cost-effective way to survey large, wild and remote areas to find some of the smallest creatures we want to protect!

ICYMI you can hear it at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0030x9p

Book your place on our next FREE Wellbeing Walk, Monday September 7th, 10am - 12pm. On this walk we follow the River Lo...
29/08/2026

Book your place on our next FREE Wellbeing Walk, Monday September 7th, 10am - 12pm. On this walk we follow the River Lowther from Shap Abbey along the C2C route towards Rosgill, before returning along the opposite bank to create a beautiful circular route.

The route offers wonderful views of the River Lowther and the eastern fells, with the historic remains of Shap Abbey providing an interesting starting and finishing point. There will also be an opportunity to look around the abbey, which has free entry. The National Lottery Heritage Fund https://loom.ly/SyJWVdY

We're really sorry, but due to safety concerns following reports of pollution at the site where we planned to pull balsa...
26/08/2026

We're really sorry, but due to safety concerns following reports of pollution at the site where we planned to pull balsam, we've had to cancel Monday's event.
Keeping our volunteers safe is always our top priority. Don't worry, we'll be back next spring to tackle the masses of Himalayan balsam by the river in Appleby!

We’re celebrating 30 years of making Eden's rivers better places for people and wildlife with a FREE celebration event f...
24/08/2026

We’re celebrating 30 years of making Eden's rivers better places for people and wildlife with a FREE celebration event for anyone who has supported our charity and/or loves Eden’s rivers!
We want to extend a special invitation to those who have been involved with, volunteered, supported or worked with our charity over the years. 💙
Enjoy inspiring talks, including our special guest keynote speaker, Professor John Quinton, lunch and cake, plus your choice of afternoon field trips exploring conservation, wildlife, regenerative farming and more. Tickets are free, but booking is essential. 🌿
📅 Sunday 13 September 2025, 10 am – 4 pm
📍 Upfront Arts Venue, Hutton-in-the-Forest
Book your place today! 🔗https://loom.ly/d5Mx4g8

Join us on the third and final Bank the Balsam’ afternoons, falling on the Bank Holiday weekends this summer. Just drop ...
23/08/2026

Join us on the third and final Bank the Balsam’ afternoons, falling on the Bank Holiday weekends this summer. Just drop in and lend a hand, no booking required for this one. All the family can take part and help us to remove Himalayan Balsam from Appleby's riverbanks. By autumn, we hope to deposit TWO MILLION plants into our ‘balsam bank’! The National Lottery Heritage Fund https://loom.ly/lEnof_0

Thanks to everybody that came along for our Lowther Castle walk, a grand day out. Still time to book your place on our n...
22/08/2026

Thanks to everybody that came along for our Lowther Castle walk, a grand day out. Still time to book your place on our next FREE Wellbeing Walk, Monday August 24th, 10am - 11:30am. Join us on a walk from Kirkby Stephen market square along the River Eden to the Millennium Bridge and back. A lovely choice if you enjoy combining gentle walking with storytelling and reflection. We’ll explore the Poetry Path and inscribed stones, taking time to read, reflect, and consider how words and landscape connect. Book via the link. The National Lottery Heritage Fund https://loom.ly/SnuDTtg

‘Rail Trail’ comes to Carlisle...A transformation has taken place at Engine Lonning, a woodland green space in the heart...
20/08/2026

‘Rail Trail’ comes to Carlisle...A transformation has taken place at Engine Lonning, a woodland green space in the heart of Carlisle. We have been working with the community and landowner, Cumberland Council, to install a new accessible path, rest-a-while places, signage and interpretation, celebrating the natural, railway and Roman heritage of this much-loved city green space and wildlife haven. The National Lottery Heritage Fund https://loom.ly/nsKP3VE

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4, Cowper Road
Penrith
CA119BN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441768866788

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