Discover the physical and social benefits of walking as part of a group with Cumberland Council's free programme of Wellbeing Walks.
All walks are on good paths but please wear sensible footwear and clothing for conditions on the day.
Walks take place fortnightly on Wednesdays at 10.30am and 1pm and are between 60 and 90 minutes in length.
Places on each walk must be pre-booked and spaces on each walk are limited. All walks depart promptly.
To book please contact Cumberland Council on 07935 001511 or email wellbeingwalkscarlisle@cumberland.gov.uk
Upcoming Walks
- Wednesday 11 September
Etterby and Hyssop Holme Well
Meeting place: Entrance to the Sands Centre, Carlisle, CA1 1JQ
Parking: Sands Centre or Swifts Bank car park (pay & display)
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 25 September
Kingmoor South Nature Reserve
Meeting point and parking: Kingmoor South Nature Reserve car park, Kingmoor Road, Carlisle, CA3 9QJ (please park considerately)
Access: Suitable for pushchairs
- Wednesday 9 October
Rickerby Village
Meeting point and parking: Stony Holme golf course car park, St Aidan’s Road, Carlisle, CA1 1LS
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 23 October
Carlisle Cemetery
Meeting point: Within the entrance to the cemetery by the Gatehouse Café, Richardson Street. Parking: On street parking, Richardson Street, Carlisle, CA2 6AL
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 6 November
Hammonds Pond
Meeting point and parking: Hammonds Pond car park, just off Blackwell Road, Upperby, Carlisle, CA2 4RZ
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 20 November
City Centre Heritage Walk
Meeting point: Entrance to Carlisle Cathedral grounds, from Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TZ Parking: Available at pay and display car parks within the City Centre
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 4 December
Jubilee Sunset & River Caldew loop (plus Christmas get together) Please note that booking is essential.
Meeting point: At the entrance to the green space at the end of Jubilee Road. Parking: On street parking on Jubilee Road, Currock, Carlisle, CA2 4DD (please park considerately)
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs