Penrith, Cumbria

Penrith is the head office of Lowther Forestry Group, based at the Lowther estate in Cumbria. Founded in 1980 as the forestry and gardening division of the estate, the Penrith office remains the centre of our operations and the base from which the business has grown over more than four decades.

From Penrith, we deliver the full range of services across Cumbria, the North of England and Scotland. Our teams carry out commercial landscaping, fencing and barrier installations, grounds maintenance and vegetation management, and arboricultural works, supported by experienced site managers who understand the conditions and requirements of projects in these regions.

Contact

Steve Yates

Tel: 01931 712218

Steve Yates
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Head Office and
Operational Hub

Penrith has been the centre of Lowther Forestry Group since 1980. As the head office, it coordinates nationwide project delivery, fleet logistics and operational planning across all five regional offices.
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Home of Arboricultural
Surveying

Our specialist arboricultural surveying team is based at Penrith and travels nationally to deliver BS5837 surveys, impact assessments, method statements and advanced tree assessments including Sonic Tomography and IML Resi PD testing.
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Long-Standing Framework
Partnerships

The Penrith office has maintained continuous relationships with major public sector clients, including the Environment Agency framework and a partnership with United Utilities dating back to the founding of the business in 1980.

Specialist Capabilities from Our Penrith Office

In addition to the core service disciplines delivered across all Lowther offices, Penrith is the base for our arboricultural surveying and advanced assessment team. This team delivers BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments, arboricultural method statements, development watching briefs, and advanced diagnostic assessments including Sonic Tomography, Biomechanical Assessment and IML Resi PD testing. They are physically based at the Penrith office and travel to sites across the UK.

Our Penrith teams also bring decades of experience working on Environment Agency and United Utilities projects, with a continuous relationship with United Utilities that dates back to 1980. This depth of experience in utility and environmental frameworks means our operatives understand the compliance, safety and ecological standards required on these programmes.

Trusted By Main Contractors, Utilities and Public Bodies

Selected Projects

A selection of projects delivered by our Penrith team across Cumbria, the North of England and Scotland.
FENCING AND BARRIER SYSTEMS

Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm

Lowther were appointed by Siemens Transmission and Distribution Ltd to design, supply and install the full CAT2 perimeter security fencing package at the Triton Knoll offshore wind farm onshore substation in Lincolnshire. Overview The Triton…

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COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING

Moto Motorway Service Station, M6 Rugby

Lowther were appointed by Vinci Construction to deliver all landscape construction works at the new Moto motorway service station at Junction 1 of the M6 in Rugby. Overview The project formed part of the construction…

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Testimonials

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Great service for firewood - good quality logs.

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Jim White

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Top class people to deal with. Tash in head office is great. Contracts manager Tom is a great lad. Done a lot of business with them over the years, always first class.

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Nationally recognised accreditations

All work delivered from our Penrith office is covered by the full suite of Lowther Forestry Group accreditations. We hold NHSS 18A, 18B and 18C for landscaping and arboricultural works, and NHSS 2A and 2C for fencing installations. Our quality, environmental and health and safety management systems are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Common Questions About Our Penrith Office

What area does the Penrith office cover?

Our Penrith office serves Cumbria, the wider North of England and Scotland. The arboricultural surveying team based here also travels nationally to deliver tree surveys and advanced assessments across the UK.

Is Penrith the head office of Lowther Forestry Group?

Yes. Penrith is the original home of the business, founded at the Lowther estate in 1980. It remains the head office and the centre of our operations, coordinating project delivery across all five regional offices.

Do you deliver arboricultural surveys from the Penrith office?

Yes. Our specialist arboricultural surveying team is physically based at the Penrith office. They deliver BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments, method statements, watching briefs and advanced assessments including Sonic Tomography, Biomechanical Assessment and IML Resi PD testing. The team travels to sites across the UK.

What services are available from the Penrith office?

The Penrith office delivers commercial landscaping, fencing and barrier systems, grounds maintenance and vegetation management, and tree surgery and arboricultural works. In addition, this office is the base for our arboricultural surveying and advanced assessment capabilities.

Can the Penrith office cover projects in Scotland?

Yes. Our Penrith teams regularly deliver projects in Scotland. The office location in Cumbria provides good access to the Scottish Borders and Central Belt, and our operational reach extends across Scotland as required by client programmes.