The Lonsdale Pond

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.