Responsible Tourism

The Westmorland Hotel is very proud of its local links and strong agricultural roots. This family owned and run hotel is keen to support and promote the local community, encourage visitors to stay in the area, but most importantly to us, protect the area.

We have been recycling and reducing waste for some time now, but it is just recently that we have made guests aware of the Responsible Tourism Scheme we are actively involved with. This scheme recognises that the hotel has taken significant steps to reduce the operational impact on the environment and local community, which includes; energy and water conservation, encouraging the use of public transport and reduction in waste generation by recycling and reusing.

Funding Conservation through Tourism

The hotel is also involved with The Tourism & Conservation Partnership.
All hotel bedrooms have a letter inviting their guests to contribute any small change which will go towards the partnership for projects in Cumbria such as rebuilding footpaths, repairing fences, and providing safe havens for animals. Already £1,400 has been raised for the access enhancement work at Waitby Greenriggs Nature Reserve.
Guest donations will help to enhance public access by installing two flights of steps on steep slopes so providing a circular route on the second part of the reserve.