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 08 January
Belah
Meeting place: Car park within the grounds of St. Augustine's Church, 10 Waverley Road, Carlisle, CA3 9JU. (Please access the car park via the Briar Bank entrance only. There is pedestrian access to Waverly Road and Briar Bank).
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 22 January
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 05 February
City Centre Heritage Walk
Meeting point: Within the entrance to the Cathedral, just of Castle Street and beside the antiques shop.
Parking: Parking available at pay and display car parks within the City Centre.
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 19 February
Melbourne Park
Meeting point and parking: Lakeland Gate Brewers Fayre, Walkmill Crescent, Carlisle, CA1 2WF
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 05 March
Kingmoor South Nature Reserve (a circular walk encompassing the 3 fields located behind the woods, gravel paths are now in place along the route)
Meeting point and parking: Kingmoor South Nature Reserve car park, Kingmoor Road, Carlisle, CA3 9QJ (please park considerately)
Access: Suitable for pushchairs
- Wednesday 19 March
Watchtree Nature Reserve
Meeting point and parking: Watchtree Nature Reserve, Nr Wiggonby, Carlisle, CA5 6NL
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 02 April
City Centre Art Trail
Meeting point: outside of The Old Town Hall (Carlisle Tourist Information Centre), Greenmarket, Carlisle, CA3 8JE
Parking: Parking available at pay and display car parks within the City Centre.
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs