Walking for Health
Did you know that walking is one of the easiest ways to get more active and become healthier?
Come and join one of our health walks and enjoy the social and health benefits of walking as part of a group.
Please note that places on walk must be pre-booked and spaces on each walk are limited. To book a place call 07935 001511 or email [email protected]
Take the first steps to a healthier lifestyle with this programme of FREE easy, one hour walks.
All are on good paths but please wear sensible footwear.
Each walk will take place on a Wednesday at 10.30am and 1pm:
Talkin Tarn Country Park
Wednesday 29 September
Meet at Talkin Tarn car park, CA8 1HN (Pay and Display)
Bitts Park
Wednesday 13 October 2021
Meet at Bitts Park car park, CA3 8UZ (Pay and Display)
Dalston
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Meet at village car park, CA5 7PJ
Rickerby Park
Wednesday 10 November 2021
Meet at the Swifts Bank Car Park (beside The Turf pub), CA1 1JG
(Pay and Display)
Kingmoor Sidings Nature Reserve
Wednesday 24 November 2021
Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve at the end of Balmoral Court, CA3 9PW
Christmas Walk and Get Together
Wednesday 8 December 2021
Details to follow
Carlisle City Centre Walk
Wednesday 19 January 2022
Meet outside of the Old Town Hall, Greenmarket, CA3 8JE
Carlisle Street Art Tour
Wednesday 2 February 2022
Meet outside of the Old Town Hall, Greenmarket, CA3 8JE
Cummersdale
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Meet at the footbridge at Denton Street, Denton Holme, CA2 5DU
Kingmoor Nature Reserve North
Wednesday 2 March 2022
Meet at the entrance to the Nature Reserve on Chandler Way, Kingstown (at the side of ASDA), CA3 0JQ
River Eden & Engine Lonning
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Meet at the Sheepmount Athletics Stadium, Mayor’s Drive, CA3 8XL
Longtown
Wednesday 30 March 2022
Meet at Longtown Community Centre, Arthuret Road, Longtown, CA6 5SJ
Tuesday Trundle Walks
Autumn is a beautiful time of year for a walk.
Why not sign up for a Tuesday Trundle and discover a new walk in your local area. All walks are led by one of our knowledgeable and experienced volunteer walk leaders.
To book call Helen on 07935 001511 or email [email protected]
All walks start at 10.30am
25 January 2022
Denton Holme to Dalston
Grade 1
3.7 miles
Meet opposite Carlisle Cemetery on Richardson Street.
Postcode: CA2 6AA // OS: NY 391 545
Notes: Linear walk, return options:
- Car share leaving one car in Dalston
- Use bus (Reays 74/75)
- Walk back independently
8 February 2022
Talkin Tarn and Rowbank Woods
Grade 2
4.5 miles
Meet at Talkin End Car Park
Postcode: CA8 1BF // OS: NY 543 583
Notes: Can be wet/muddy in places and some road walking. Steps over railway.
22 February 2022
River Eden
Grade 2
5 miles
Meet at Sheepmount Stadium Car Park
Postcode: CA3 8XL // OS: NY 395 567
Notes: Circular walk via the Northern Development Road.
8 March 2022
Wetheral and Great Corby
Grade 2
4 miles
MEET Wetheral Village Green
Postcode: CA4 8ES // OS: NY 466 545
Notes: Steps over railway bridge. Some road walking.
22 March 2022
Canonbie
Grade 2
4 miles
Meet at Skelton Sike lay-by - follow B6357 through Canonbie, turn left immediately after bridge, follow road until reach layby on the left
Postcode: DG14 OXA // OS: NY 394 772
Notes: A circular walk on good rural tracks and minor roads. One short but steep ascent aided by stone steps.
6 April 2022
Eamont Bridge & Brougham Hall
Grade 2
4 miles
Meet at the Beehive Inn Car Park
Postcode CA10 2BX OS: NY 523 284
Notes: River, Castle and some road walking.