Walking
The countdown is on for the new Glow Trail event at Lowther Castle & Gardens to support hospice care
The countdown is on for the new Glow Trail event at Lowther Castle & Gardens to support hospice care Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw are inviting the community to come together for their brand-new fundraising event, Glow Trail! The final date for signing up has been announced as 31st August 2026 – that’s just 6 […]
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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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LEAD THE WAY: Keeping your dog, yourself and the environment safe this Spring
LEAD THE WAY Keeping your dog, yourself and the environment safe this Spring. by Danni Murphy There really is nothing better than getting out with your dog on a springtime walk in Cumbria. Whether you are heading to the western beaches, ticking Wainwrights, or wandering around one of our beautiful lakes, spring is a wonderful […]
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Walks with Wildlings: The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors
Walks with Wildlings The long summer holidays are the perfect time to escape screens and explore the outdoors with your little wildlings. by Danielle Murphy Here in West Cumbria, a treasure trove of natural spaces awaits, many of them tucked away from the busier tourist spots of the central Lake District. These child-friendly nature reserves […]
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The ‘Love You, Bye’ team have ditched the walking boots for cycling shorts!
Pedalling forward The ‘Love You, Bye’ team have ditched the walking boots for cycling shorts! by Danielle Murphy On July 13th, a group of six friends will take to their bikes to ride nearly 200 kilometres across Cumbria — not for glory, but for something far more powerful: awareness, remembrance, and hope. The team, known […]
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Love you, bye charity walk
Love you, bye charity walk A beautiful tribute to a much loved Husband, Father, Friend and Colleague on his 45th Birthday. by Danni Murphy In 2023, James lost his battle with mental health, leaving behind his beloved wife, two children and lots of much loved friends and family. Since his passing, both the family and […]
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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 […]
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Get outdoors more in 2024
Get outdoors more in 2024 How lucky are we to have such an amazing backyard to play in? The scenery—walks, fells, coast, and lakes—are all within easy reach wherever you are in Cumbria. In this edition of the magazine, we have included a few stories and features that orbit around one particular subject: the Great […]
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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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Take To The Hills – High Cup Nick
Take To The Hills – High Cup Nick: Today’s walk takes us East to a hidden gem and one of England’s most spectacular geological features that boasts wonderful views across the Eden Valley. Distance: 11 miles Ascent: 1,900 feet The classic U-shaped glaciated valley of High Cup Gill is carved deep into the western side […]
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