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A walk round Watchtree Nature Reserve. A variety of routes are used so each week is slightly different!

There is an abundance of wildlife on the reserve so we are always on the lookout for birds, flowers and even deer.

The walk ends up in the café!

Although dogs are welcome, they must be kept on a lead at all times.

A nice circular walk from Wigton Medical Practice with a Living Well Coach, lasts around 25-30mins.

Join us for a circular walk around the beautiful town of Brampton.

Join us for a circular walk around the beautiful town of Brampton.

Join us on this weekly walk alongside Thacka Beck, utilising Penrith Town Council’s recently created footpath through Thackabeck Field.  Seating is available along the way for a chance to catch our breath, have a chat and engage in a spot of wildlife or people watching.  Or there’s plenty of grass to run around on if you’re feeling energetic!

Our intention for this group is to provide a gentle, inclusive route with opportunities to be active and socialise whilst walking together. All welcome - walkers, parents with buggies, and wheelchair users who want to get out in the fresh air for half an hour. 

There are some slopes and the option of shallow steps on this walk to get your heart going and there may be some areas of rougher stones.

Cadas Carlisle Walks x 3 (the walks are chosen by participants, on the day according to the weather and preference)

Starting address and postcode for all walks; 3-5 Victoria Place, Carlisle. CA1 1EJ.

Walk 1 Denton Holme and the Bay

The walk description: We meet at the CADAS office on Victoria Place at 10am. We walk through town to Abbey Street, down off Castle Way to the river Caldew and follow the path to the Bay. It’s a quiet path. We return via Denton Street calling in at Cornerstones for refreshments. (There are free crafting activities if anyone wants to stay on after the group until 1pm.) We then return via the viaduct into town. This is accessible for people with mobility issues and can be shortened if need be.

Join us for a walk from centre of the Lanes, Carlisle. Meet us inside the Muffin Break, Grape Lane opposite Primark for start.

This walk is approximately 3.1km and will take about 55minutes. It will start off in a shopping centre in urban Carlisle and then travel to the beautiful Bitts Park, onto Hadrians National Path and then back for some lovely muffins or refreshments, if you want.

This is a mostly flat route on good tarmac paths but with a few road crossings using traffic lights or subways.

 

Get out and about with others in your community to enjoy a walk and a chat and enjoy the wonderful local surroundings. All walks last about an hour - shorter 30 minute walk options will also be available on most dates. After each walk there will be an opportunity to have a chat over a cup of tea and home-made cake in the VIC, Culgaith's community cafe, where you can find out more information about our walk programme and details of other community events. Leaving Edenhall we walk down to the River Eden keeping an eye out for heron, swans and ducks. Then we follow the riverside through the trees – tree roots provide some trip hazards! Then we wind our way up and back to the village. Wet weather makes the walk particularly tricky so we have an alternative route down to the riverside. We then detour to St Cuthbert’s Church where we study one of the many beautiful stained glass windows to try to find the exotic animal.

A circular walk involving two laps of St Mungos Park in Aspatria, part pavement part grass, lasting around  25-30 minutes

Come and join the Westmorland and Furness Health and Wellbeing team

for a weekly wellbeing walk. A great way to be active, get outside and improve your wellbeing, through an inclusive, social and friendly walk.  All abilities welcome. We will rest and regroup during the walk as needed.

We have three possible routes available; the route will be decided on the day depending on participants and preference.

WALK 1 DESCRIPTION – A 1.5km walk starting at Penrith Library, along Folly Lane for views of the lakes, and a chance to observe the allotments over the seasons, looping back into town via London Road.

WALK 2 DESCRIPTION -  A 3km walk from the library up Castlegate to Castle park, a loop around castle park and back through town to the Library.  

WALK 3 DESCRIPTION- A 4km walk from Penrith Library, along the high street and up Scotland road to Thacka Beck. Looping back through Gilwilly and Castletown allotments to finish at Booths.

 

Our walking group meets on the front of Currock House Community Centre from 10.50am. Enjoyable, easy, level walks in the areas of Carlisle West, Denton Holme, Currock, Upperby, river Petteril & Caldew and local parks with our experienced walk leader. Join the group back in the centre for refreshments.

A gentle, flat walk along the promenade, between 20 mins to 40 mins, depending on participants mobility and walking speed.

Well-trained dogs welcome – but please contact the walk leader beforehand.

CIRCULAR WALKS AROUND COCKERMOUTH TOWN CENTRE TAKING IN HARRIS AND CORONATION PARKS, ALONG THE RIVER SIDES OF THE COCKER AND DERWENT AND OLD BREWERY.

A gentle walk down to the bottom of the village and then back up to the church for a hot drink and chat in the church. Please bring a donation for the teas and coffees provided by the church.

From Kirkland's peaceful church of St Lawrence we walk on farm roads with outstanding views of the Pennines to the remote farmhouse at Wythwaite. Here the slopes of the delightfully-named Grumply Hill rise to Cross Fell the highest point in the Pennines. On our return we encounter the impressve-sounding 'Hanging Walls of Mark Anthony' - cultivation terraces dating back to the Iron Age.

Meeting outside Café West in Fitz Park Keswick walking around the park and then around the bowling green area. Plenty of benches to stop and rest if required. There are also two cafes nearby, if people want to go for a drink afterwards. Free parking for 2 hours on the road or a choice of public car parks nearby.

Join us on our walk around the picturesque Temple Sowerby .We will be passing local points of interest such as the church along paved routes which are flat and easily accessible.

There will be opportunities to see the local wildlife as we walk this 30 minute route as well as have a chat.

Accessible to all abilities also seating available along the way if you wish to take a break.

 

Join us for a circular walk along the River Eden.

Stroll along the same route as Carlisle parkrun on their lapped route. This is a great chance to get a good walk in for as many laps as you would like on the route they use. Five kilometres or 3.1miles or sixty minutes of walking around a park and nattering. Finish off with a hot drink or refreshments from Morton Manor Community centre café.

Meet us at 10.30am in Morton Manor Community centre Café for a walk around Chances Park with plenty of chat, nature and steps. After about an hour we will head back to the café for the chance for refreshments, if you would like some.

This is a great chance to experience the route of Carlisle parkrun and learn all about it or just get a good walk in!

Get out and about with others in your community to enjoy a walk and a chat and enjoy the wonderful local surroundings. All walks last about an hour - shorter 30 minute walk options will also be available on most dates. After each walk there will be an opportunity to have a chat over a cup of tea and home-made cake in the VIC, Culgaith's community cafe, where you can find out more information about our walk programme and details of other community events. Leaving Skirwith on the Kirkland road with magnificent Pennine views we turn off to visit Skelling Farm home of Edensoaring. If we’re in luck we’ll also see the gliders circling the skies. Retracing our steps we enjoy the views of the Lakeland hills. Sometimes we are able to visit the village church and see the work of a world-renowned sculptor and woodcarver.

Our walking group meets on the front of Currock House Community Centre from 10.50am. Enjoyable, easy, level walks in the areas of Carlisle West, Denton Holme, Currock, Upperby, river Petteril & Caldew and local parks with our experienced walk leader. Join the group back in the centre for free Bruch & Refreshments from JAN- APR 2025.

Get out and about with others in your community to enjoy a walk and a chat and enjoy the wonderful local surroundings. All walks last about an hour - shorter 30 minute walk options will also be available on most dates. After each walk there will be an opportunity to have a chat over a cup of tea and home-made cake in the VIC, Culgaith's community cafe, where you can find out more information about our walk programme and details of other community events. Leaving Temple Sowerby using several field paths we reach the grounds of an historic National Trust property. Walking down the impressive approach road we meet some significant trees – we often hug one of them – before making our way back to Temple Sowerby on quiet back roads. On wet weather alternative routes we encounter a major arterial road, the remnants of a significant railroad and an ancient milestone.

Join us for a walk from the Cornerstone Café to Carlisle Cemetery along the scenic River Caldew. Starting and finishing at Cornerstone café, Denton Street near Opera Bingo. There is two hours free parking on nearby streets using parking disc. There are also facilities and a chance for a hot drink or refreshments from the café.

The route is 3.6km or 2.2miles and should take approximately 55minutes at a relaxed pace to natter. This route can be used in all conditions and by all.

Get out and about with others in your community to enjoy a walk and a chat and enjoy the wonderful local surroundings.

All walks last about an hour - shorter 30 minute walk options will also be available on most dates.

After each walk there will be an opportunity to have a chat over a cup of tea and home-made cake in the VIC, Culgaith's community cafe, where you can find out more information about our walk programme and details of other community events.

A route of roughly two miles which starts from Culgaith Village Hall walking mainly on quiet roads and village paths. Exceptional views of the Pennines and Lakeland hills as we circle the village.

Our walking group meets on the front of Currock House Community Centre from 10.50am. Enjoyable, easy, level walks in the areas of Carlisle West, Denton Holme, Currock, Upperby, river Petteril & Caldew and local parks with our experienced walk leader. Join the group back in the centre for refreshments

Get out and about with others in your community to enjoy a walk and a chat and enjoy the wonderful local surroundings. All walks last about an hour - shorter 30 minute walk options are available on most dates. After each walk there will be an opportunity to have a chat over a cup of tea and home-made cake in The VIC, Culgaith’s community café, where you can find out more information about our walk programme and details of other community events.

From the lodge, this walk leads down the picturesque no through road towards the very small hamlet of Udford. There are stunning views of The Pennines and the ‘fluorescent’ radar dome on the summit of Great Dun Fell. Also Cross Fell at nearly 3,000 feet, the highest hill on The Pennine Chain, is also visible from the walk. Cross Fell is infamous for the only named wind in the UK called The Helm wind and on many days the very distinctive Helm Bar can be seen hanging over it. Wildlife may be seen, including Fallow Deer and the Common buzzard, plus the elusive Red Squirrel hopping along the roadside wall.

Join us for a walk from the Smillies Coffee Bar past Tullie House, Carlisle Castle, Bitts Park and Old Fire Station. Starting and finishing at Smillies Coffee Bar, West Tower Street near Old Fire Station there is plenty of free disc parking in the area, facilities and a chance for a hot drink or refreshments from the café.

The route is 3km or 1.9miles and should take approximately 55minutes at a relaxed pace to natter. This route can be used in all conditions and by all.

Our walking group meets on the front of Currock House Community Centre from 10.50am. Enjoyable, easy, level walks in the areas of Carlisle West, Denton Holme, Currock, Upperby, river Petteril & Caldew and local parks with our experienced walk leader. Join the group back in the centre for refreshments.