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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 […]
Kendal Mountain Festival and Páramo Unite for Exclusive Charity Film Night in Keswick
Kendal Mountain Festival and Páramo Unite for Exclusive Charity Film Night in Keswick Outdoor clothing brand Páramo, based in Market Square, Keswick, is partnering with Kendal Mountain Festival for a special one-night-only adventure film event at its newly refurbished store on 18 June, celebrating the town’s vibrant outdoor community while raising funds for local charity, the Lake […]
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 […]
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 […]
Roll ‘n’ Stroll Inclusive Sponsored Walk for Charity
Roll ‘n’ Stroll Inclusive Sponsored Walk for Charity A country park close to the historic market town of Brampton is set to be the venue for an inclusive sponsored walk in aid of local charity Cumbria Cerebral Palsy. Talkin Tarn Country Park is nestled in a 165-acre site with a glacial tarn surrounded by mature […]
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 […]
Woody’s Woolies offers a heartwarming, hands-on experience that’s as authentic as it is adorable!
A WOOLY WONDERLAND Woody’s Woolies offers a heartwarming, hands-on experience that’s as authentic as it is adorable. by Danielle Murphy Have you ever looked at the impossibly cute face of a herdwick sheep and wanted to stop the world and cuddle it? Well then Woody’s Woolies is your dream come true. Nestled high on Birker […]
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 […]
LEGEND OF THE LAKES: Wainwright exhibition at The Armitt Museum
LEGEND OF THE LAKES Alfred Wainwright: A Pictorial Legacy — 2025 Exhibition at The Armitt Museum, Ambleside by Danni Murphy The Armitt Museum and Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia are excited to unveil a collaborative exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright, set to open in February 2025 at The Armitt in Ambleside. […]
Cleator Moor – a Cumbrian town forged in iron and forever goodbyes…
THERE’S MORE TO THE MOOR Cleator Moor – a Cumbrian town forged in iron and forever goodbyes… by Stephen Murphy Cleator Moor is a town surrounded by stunning views, a strong heritage, and a close-knit community. Despite falling into despair over the last few years, the town is now rising from the ashes, with a […]
