All eight walks are the first steps towards a healthy lifestyle and have been arranged around local parks, woods, riversides and fells to help individuals discover, explore and learn about their local area.

As part of the free programme, planned walks will be held on evenings and weekends:

• Sunday 18 July: 10am - 1pm. Meet in Wreay Woods, Car Park, Golden Fleece, Junction 42 M6. Approx four miles. A popular walk following a riverside route.
• Thursday 22 July: 7pm - 8.30pm. Meet in The Sands Centre Car Park Approx three miles. Discover some of Carlisle’s best spots for wildlife and peace and quiet.
• Sunday 25 July: 10am - 3pm (bring packed lunch). Meet in The Sands Centre Car Park. Approx eight miles. From the heart of the city to the heart of the country along Cumbria’s greatest river following some of the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail.
• Sunday 1 August: 10am - 2pm (bring packed lunch). Meet in Low Gelt Woods Car Park, nr Brampton. Approx five miles. Discover the Greenwell hamlet and the area around the well loved Gelt Woods.
• Saturday 7 August: 1.30pm - 3pm. Meet in Birdoswald Roman Fort Car Park. Approx four miles. So much to explore and see in this area. Hopefully getting back to Birdoswald in time for a cup of tea in the café.
• Tuesday 10 August: 6pm - 7.30pm. Meet in Rickerby Park Car Park. Approx two and a half miles. Visiting one of Carlisle’s popular parks featuring history on Rickerby Park and Hadrian’s Wall.
• Wednesday 18 August: 6pm – 8.30pm. Meet in Castle Carrock meet at Jockey Shield in roadside layby on the minor road from Castle Carrock to Geltsdale Approx four miles. A fell walk in Geltsdale. Ancient woodland, tranquillity and ‘away from it all’.

For further information about the walking programme, telephone 01228 817158 or view information here.