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:
Denton Holme & River Caldew
Wednesday 27 April 2022
Meet at the top of Denton Street, Denton Holme, CA2 5DY
Hadrian and Knowfield Woods
Wednesday 11 May 2022
Meet at Morrison’s supermarket car park, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 0QZ
Dalston
Wednesday 25 May 2022
Meet at Village car park, CA5 7PJ
Wetheral
Wednesday 8 June 2022
Meet at the village green, CA4 8ET
Kingmoor South Nature Reserve South
Wednesday 22 June 2022
Meet at Nature Reserve car park, Kingmoor Road, CA3 9QJ
The Swifts Urban Nature Reserve
Wednesday 6 July 2022
Meet at Swifts Bank Car Park, CA1 1JG (pay & display)
River Eden & Etterby
Wednesday 20 July 2022
Meet at Carlisle Cricket Club, Edenside Bridgewater Road, Carlisle CA3 9NS
Tuesday Trundle Walks
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.
Please note that booking is not required, please just attend on the morning of your chosen walk. For further information please contact Carlisle City Council on 07935 001511.
All walks start at 10.30am.
3 May 2022
Hesket Newmarket
Grade 3
4 miles
Meet: In car park in village near brewery.
OS: NY 342 386 // PC: CA7 8JG
Notes: Good footwear please.
17 May 2022
Edenhall “The Ladies’ Walk”
Grade 2
3.5 miles
Meet: Langwathby village green.
OS: NY 569 337 // PC: CA10 1LW
Notes: River, church and some road walking.
31 May 2022
Gilsland and the River Irthing
Grade 3
3.75 miles
Meet: Gilsland car park next to village school.
OS: NY 630 662 // PC: CA8 7AA
Notes: Walks through fields and woodland, plus some road walking. Steep ascents.
14 June 2022
Talkin Head
Grade 3
4.25 miles
Meet: outside Church in Talkin village
OS: NY 550 573
Notes: Climb the fell with beautiful views - uphill sections on rough paths.
28 June 2022
River Eden
Grade 2
5 miles
Meet: Sheepmount Stadium Car Park
OS: NY 395 567// PC: CA3 8XL
Notes: Circular walk via the Northern Development Road.
12 July 2022
Warwick-on-Eden
Grade 2
4 miles
Meet: The Queen’s Car Park.
OS: NY 464 564 // PC: CA4 8PA
Notes: Can be wet/muddy in places and some road walking.