Skiddaw
STARS TO SUNRISE: Take part in an unforgettable experience on summer solstice atop Skiddaw
STARS TO SUNRISE An unforgettable experience on summer solstice atop Skiddaw. by Danni Murphy On 21st June 2026, Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, are inviting local people to join their annual Stars to Sunrise event to fund care for adults and children living with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones. Setting off […]
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Great food, good company and a warm village welcome at The Sun Inn, Bassenthwaite
THE SUN INN, BASSENTHWAITE Great food, good company and a warm village welcome. by Danni Murphy Nestled beneath the impressive Skiddaw Fell, the Sun Inn sits at the heart of Bassenthwaite village and has become much more than just a place for a pint or a meal – it’s a true community pub where locals […]
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The Hills Sing Again: Father-Son Duo Unearth the Music of Cumbria’s Stones
“Language For Stone” – Matt Howden / Keith Howden With the album “Language For Stone” the composer and violinist Matt Howden (aka Sieben) and the poet Keith Howden (Matt’s father) return to collaborate to sing once again the most enchanted and mysterious corners of England. This time they went to Cumbria, and more precisely to […]
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Back O’ Skidda on your bike
Back O’ Skidda on your bike. This excerpt comes from Jack Thurston’s book Lost Lanes North that features some of the best bike rides from the North of England. START/FINISH: Keswick DISTANCE: 33 miles / 53 kms TOTAL ASCENT: 771 metres TERRAIN: Lanes and one short section of railway trail. Easy. Skiddaw is the third-highest […]
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Western Walks – Skiddaw
Ascent: 3,300 feet Distance: 7.4 miles Moderate to strenuous Skiddaw is not as rugged as some other Lake District peaks but it retains some very special qualities. Set apart from its neighbours it has unrestricted views from its summit and the view over the south side is arguably the best in the county. Across the […]
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