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MILE FORTLET 21: A lesser-known Roman relic with a commanding view and a fascinating story
MILE FORTLET 21 A lesser-known Roman relic with a commanding view and a fascinating story. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History A short walk from the seaside village of Allonby stands Milefortlet 21, set proudly on a hill with a good view over the Solway. This is part of a series of fortlets […]
Exploring Walkmill Community Woodland
EXPLORING WALKMILL COMMUNITY WOODLAND A family-friendly adventure! by Danielle Murphy One of my favourite things to do as a mam to two little boys is get out and explore with them. I have so many cherished memories from childhood—weekends spent in the woods looking for bugs, fossil hunting at the quarry, or scouring the beach’s […]
Dash to Dalston: it is open for business!
Dash to Dalston: it is open for business! by Danni Murphy Dalston is a quaint village that has always been a personal favourite of mine. It is characterized by friendly, independent business owners who ensure all visitors receive a warm welcome. The village is expanding rapidly and proving to be a popular choice for those […]
Follow in the footsteps of Iron Age tribes, Romans and Border Reivers at Epiacum Roman Fort
Epiacum Roman Fort, Alston Follow in the footsteps of Iron Age tribes, Romans and Border Reivers. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History If you visit Epiacum Roman Fort, you will be visiting the highest Roman Fort in Britain (1,050 feet above sea level). It was originally built in the early 2nd century AD […]
Putting Carlisle on the map!
Putting Carlisle on the map! There is no better time to head to Carlisle and discover all it has to offer than August Bank Holiday Weekend. by Danni Murphy The International Markets are heading back to the city centre 22-26 August, and that is just one of the many reasons to hop on a train, […]
Walk around Watchtree with Tale Trails
Watchtree – The Adventures of Flash and Iris Pick up the July/August issue of Cumbria Guide Magazine, and meet Flash, the king of the pond, and newest Tale Trail character, at Watchtree Nature Reserve… There are lots of other amazing characters to meet at the reserve, which is just a few miles from Wigton and […]
Lead the way
Lead the way Keeping your dog on a lead when out and about in Cumbria could mean the difference between life and death for our local livestock… Protect the sheep, keep it on a leash. Springtime is one of the best seasons of the year; the flowers are blooming, the days are longer, and there’s […]
Weekend Wainwright’s offer at Gosforth Hall
Weekend Wainwright’s offer at Gosforth Hall; walk 5 of the Wainwrights in 1 unforgettable weekend! Set in the quaint and beautiful village of Gosforth, Gosforth Hall is the perfect place to stay while ticking off those Wainwrights, and this year they have an amazing offer for keen walkers looking to tackle the fells. The Gosforth […]
Carlisle International Market heads to Carlisle this Easter!
Hop on down to town – Carlisle International Market heads to Carlisle city centre during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend! Forget bunnies and daffodils, you really know Easter has landed when the International Market sets up in Carlisle City Centre, drawing thousands of visitors to the city centre every day over the 5 day event. […]
Frankie’s Moving Mountains once again!
Eight-year-old boy climbing Mount Everest, six months after his record-breaking summit of Mount Olympus. In April 2024, eight-year-old Frankie McMillan from West Cumbria will almost certainly be the highest child in the world, as he climbs to Everest Base Camp in his latest mountaineering fundraiser. So unusual is his feat at his young age, it […]
