Go in search of Montague Mouse and his woodland friends during a woodland walk at Wigton just outside of Carlisle. Montague Mouse and his friends, Sebastian Shrew, Maudie Mole and Willie Water Vole live, along with a host of other characters, amongst the trees and shrubs of High Hall … [Read more...]
Bitts Park Crocus Walk, Carlisle
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February 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This short walk will take about half an hour at a gentle pace and allow you to take in the wonderful crocuses planted along the central tree lined avenue. Access by wheelchair or for those with children is easy along the wide tarmac paths which snake their way around the park. You can take … [Read more...]
Lake District Viewpoints
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The lake District National Park has listed the following routes as suitable for wheelchair users. Most are very limited in terms of distance and often follow minor roads, offering some great viewpoints. As with many areas of the Lake District, parking can be limited. Hammerbank, … [Read more...]
Totternhoe Knolls, Dunstable
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February 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Attractive chalk downland walk from the village of Totternhoe to the Castle Hill Mound and ancient hill fort. Totternhoe Knolls by Rob Farrow Totternhoe Knolls Nature Reserve sits within an important medieval quarrying area; the resulting spoil tips are now home to a … [Read more...]
Friar’s Crag, Keswick
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Measured to the nearest half mile and with a grading scheme for gradients and surface quality there are currently 21 routes available. 1 - Friar's Crag, Keswick Distance of route: 3.2km (2 miles) Grid reference: NY 299247 OS X (Eastings) 329950 OS Y (Northings) … [Read more...]
