The Fell Good Club

The Fell Good Club is a grassroots community that rewards ethical behaviour in the Lake District. We encourage and recognise people who pick up litter, help fellow hikers, practise responsible wild camping, and generally make the Lakes a better place for everyone.

Members earn Trail Ale Passes by completing challenges and good deeds, which can be redeemed for free drinks at our partner pubs and cafés across the Lake District.

Join our Facebook group and participate in challenges! Common ways to earn passes include:

• Litter picking (especially on popular fells)
• Helping lost or injured hikers
• Demonstrating perfect Leave No Trace camping
• Trail maintenance and conservation work
• Educating others about responsible hiking

Post photos or stories of your good deeds in the Facebook group, and our community will verify and award passes accordingly.

Yes! The Fell Good Club is completely free to join. We're a grassroots community project funded by our partner businesses and the goodwill of people who care about the Lake District.

The only "cost" is your commitment to making the Lakes a better place through your actions on the fells.

Wild camping is allowed in the Lake District, but only above the intake wall (usually around 450m elevation) and only with landowner permission where required. However, it must be done responsibly following Leave No Trace principles.

Our community promotes ethical wild camping: arrive late, leave early, camp on durable surfaces, be invisible from paths and roads, take all waste with you, and use established pitches where possible.

Check current guidelines and consider joining one of our ethical camping workshops!

We're always looking for ethical local businesses to join our network! Fill out our partner application form above, or email us directly.

Partner requirements are simple: be located in or near the Lake District, share our values of environmental responsibility, and be willing to offer Trail Ale Pass holders a small reward (usually a free drink).

In return, you'll get exposure to our engaged community of responsible outdoor enthusiasts who care about supporting local businesses.

Education over confrontation! Our approach is always positive and helpful. If you see someone leaving litter or camping inappropriately, try offering friendly advice or leading by example.

Sometimes people genuinely don't know the guidelines. Share information about Leave No Trace principles, offer to help them find a better camping spot, or simply clean up after them if they've already left.

Document positive interventions in our Facebook group - education and cleanup efforts often earn Trail Ale Passes too!

Trail Ale Passes are valid for 6 months from the date they're awarded. This encourages regular participation while giving you plenty of time to visit our partner establishments.

We track passes digitally through our Facebook group, so there's no physical card to lose. Just show your earned post or message our admin team when visiting a partner.

Absolutely! We encourage spreading the word about ethical hiking. Bring friends on litter picks, camping trips, or to partner establishments.

However, Trail Ale Pass rewards are personal and can only be redeemed by the member who earned them. But your friends are always welcome to join the Facebook group and start earning their own passes!