Herdwick Sheep

Spring adventures await at Springs Farm, Keswick

Highland Cows and Herdwick Sheep Spring adventures await at Springs Farm. by Danni Murphy If you’re searching for the perfect family day out this spring, look no further than Springs Farm, a place where muddy boots, fresh air and unforgettable animal encounters are all part of the fun. Run by the Hutton family since 1924, […]

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HERDIES: in your pictures!

HERDIES: in your pictures! Who can resist those fuzzy little faces! We love the Herdwick sheep that roam our fells, so we hope you enjoy these lovely snaps of our wooly mates sent in by our readers!  To learn more about what’s happening, follow Cumbria Guide on our social media

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THE HISTORY OF OUR HERDWICKS

THE HISTORY OF OUR HERDWICKS We all love them, they are a huge part of Cumbrian heritage and we all recognise their cute little smiling faces, but do you really know them and their origins here in Cumbria? by Danni Murphy Herdwick sheep are a hardy, distinctive breed with deep historical roots in Cumbria. They […]

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New Year, New Mag! Look inside the Jan/Feb 2025 issue of Cumbria Guide!

 A Word from the Editor Happy New Year to all our readers and followers! As we step into 2025, it’s hard not to feel excited about all that this year has to offer. Here in Cumbria, we have a jam-packed calendar of events throughout January and February that are sure to help chase away […]

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coloured herdwick wool

Herdwick Sheep – Guardians Of The Fells

Herdwick Sheep – Guardians Of The Fells.  Few animals have taken to the Cumbrian conditions better than the iconic Herdwick. The striking black fleeces of the lambs which lighten with age and their ability to withstand the cold, relentless rain of the Lake District have made Herdies an icon.  But to understand their importance we […]

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