Hundreds of protesters are expected to gather in Whinlatter Forest to rally against Government consultation proposals to sell-off state owned forests.

More than 1,500 mountain bikers, horse riders, walkers and families turned up at Grizedale Forest on Sunday to show their opposition to the proposals.

Sir Chris Bonington is expected to speak at the next rally, organised by Save Lakelands Forests, on February 19 at 1pm.