The Susanna Blamire Pond is named after the ‘Muse of Cumberland’. Susanna was a poet whose work gained recognition posthumously. She is now considered one of the most notable poets writing in a Cumberland dialect.

Susanna Blamire Pond is located near the proposed housing north of Peter Lane. Therefore, it has been designed with an informal, publicly accessible hoggin path to enable the local residents and visitors to this area of green space.

The proposed woodland planting contains native coniferous species, native broadleaf trees, and shrub species. Most of this space will also be sown with a species-rich native grass and wildflower mix, along with native marginal and aquatic planting around the pond.

The William Paley Pond is named after one of the most famous thinkers of his day, still known for his watchmaker argument for the existence of god from the intricate design of the world. The vicar of Dalston and Archdeacon of Carlisle he was an enthusiastic fisherman who knew the area around the Caldew very well. William Paley's writings were some of the most influential philosophical texts in late Enlightenment Britain and even inspired Charles Darwin.

The Stead McAlpin Pond is named after the local, world-famous printers. They have had a factory at Cummersdale since 1835. The factory was once the most versatile printing factory in the UK, using rotary, flatbed and digital printmaking. They completed prints for Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace, Winston Churchill, even had print work on the Titanic.

Stead McAlpin Pond is located near the mill at Cummersdale and is one of the biodiversity ponds which is not accessible to the public.

Native woodland planting with a species-rich grass and wildflower mix has been proposed to reflect the local character and benefit wildlife.

The Lonsdale Pond is named after Hugh Lowther, the 5th Earl of Lonsdale and the Lonsdale Battalion known for being well trained with good comradery and discipline. The battalion was made up of volunteers from Carlisle, Kendal and Workington. They camped at their base at Blackhall Racecourse, now known as Carlisle Racecourse and trained in the area on a rifle range that spanned over the Caldew.

The Lonsdale Pond is located near Caldew Valley, to the south of the proposed link road. This pond shall have more of a wildlife focus due to its more secluded location.

This is a biodiversity pond with two timber benches and one information board included in the design.

A public footpath runs through this area. The pond is designed to promote ecology and biodiversity of wildlife.

The Adam Bell Pond is named after the legendary English outlaw, similar to Robin Hood. He and his companions, William of Cloudsley and Clym of the Clough, lived in Inglewood Forest, a larger forest at the time, the edge of which was located south of Carlisle. Adam, William and Clym have an interesting story and end up employed by the King and served as Yeomen in the North Country.

The Adam Bell Pond will not be open to members of the public. This pond has been designed to promote wildlife and biodiversity.

The design of this pond focuses on creating an area to support diverse range of wildlife by planting a combination of broadleaf woodland, aquatic planting, species rich grassland, native shrub and individual trees that will provide a variety of habitats.

The John Scott Pond is named after John Scott who was born in Carlisle. His father and grandfather, both also named John Scott, had a business as gilders and manufacturers of stained glass. Some of which can still been viewed in St Michael’s in Longtown. He had his early education at Hannah's Academy in Carlisle. He later studied at the Carlisle School of Art, while also working in the family business. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1872, and also showed works at the Carlisle School of Art's exhibition.

The John Scott Pond will not be open to members of the public due to its location away from rights of way and residential areas. This pond has been designed to promote wildlife and biodiversity.

A combination of broadleaf woodland planting, aquatic planting, species rich grassland, native shrub and individual trees will be planted that will provide good habitats and a food source for wildlife. Species rich grassland is of great ecological value, the mix contains wildflower species which will support a wide range of pollinators as well as act as a great habitat for various invertebrates, birds and mammals.

The Thomas Bushby Pond is named after Thomas Bushby who at the age of 23 had moved to Carlisle and was employed as a designer with Hudson Scott and Sons. His employers encouraged him in his painting, and his work which featured scenes from Rickerby Park, Wreay and Brisco attracted a lot of attention. His landscapes and rural scenes characterised by their pastel and light colouration were exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of Arts, the Royal Cambrian Academy, the Royal Institute, the Walker Art Gallery, the Liverpool, and the Carlisle Art Gallery.

The design of the area around Thomas Bushby Pond is very similar to that of Susanna Blamire Pond. However, it is larger in its scale.

The proposed woodland planting contains native coniferous species, native broadleaf trees, and shrub species. Most of this space will also be sown with a species-rich native grass and wildflower mix, along with native marginal and aquatic planting around the pond.

The Robert Anderson Pond is named after Robert Anderson the Cumberland Bard. He was born on 1 February 1770, the youngest child of nine when his parents were already old. An English labouring class poet from Carlisle. He was best known for his ballad-style poems in Cumbrian dialect. Unfortunately he died very poor, but with the financial support of friends, he was buried in the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral such was the value of his work to others.

The Robert Anderson Pond lies to the eastmost end of this project, in close proximity to the River Petteril.

Due to its location away from rights of way and residential area, the Robert Anderson Pond will not be open to members of the public and has been designed to promote wildlife and biodiversity.

A combination of broadleaf woodland planting, aquatic planting, species-rich grassland, native shrub and individual tree will provide a variety of habitats in terms food and habitat for various invertebrates, birds and mammals, while also supporting a wide range of pollinators.