Ramble around Rydal

10:30am Monday 6th July 2009

THIS is a pleasing walk to places that you may have visited before but which have changed, been renewed or possibly have been forgotten over the years. The church, the hall, the waterfalls and the stepping stones are all stunning in their own way. Read the walk through before you set out and decide whether you can face a part, or full return, along the A591 – I’m sure Wordsworth is still turning in his grave over such a busy road cutting through ‘his’ lovely valley.

Sample the scenery and history of Maryport

10:50am Tuesday 30th June 2009

THIS route follows spectacular coastal scenery from sea level to the soaring cliff top. Seabirds and flowers are everywhere in the warmer months while a winter walk can be equally fascinating. Streets of old cottages lead up to the cliffs. These highpoints provided watch towers for the Celts during the Iron Ages and later the Romans had a substantial port on the headlands. This is certainly a town not to be rushed.