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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 […]
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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 […]
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Walking on Fire in Whitehaven this February
Walking on Fire in Whitehaven this February ‘When we asked Whitehaven Town Council for an idea of their event plans for 2024, we expected more markets and the science show and we also expected something rather special for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. We got all of those, but it’s what we didn’t expect that […]
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The Lakeland Way is a whole new way to explore
The Lakeland Way – Today is your day, Your Mountain is Waiting, So Get on Your Way! The Lakeland Way is a whole new way to explore the beauty and history of our glorious Lake District. Traversing 144 miles through stunning valleys and over beautiful peaks, this long-distance walking route is so much more than […]
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A Circuit of Whiteside, Hopegill Head & Grisedale Pike
Length – 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Ascent – 2510 feet / 761 metres Start – OS grid reference NY158207 Lat 54.574476 // Long -3.304036 As the road from Cockermouth and Lorton approaches Crummock Water there is a car park with a telephone box at Lanthwaite Green. From the car park you can see the exit of Gasgale Gill between the […]
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