Watery Walks - River Walks in Cumbria
Watery Walks - River Walks in West Cumbria
Explore ten beautiful trails along West Cumbria’s rivers, with West Cumbria Rivers Trust.
From the winding Irt to the dramatic St John’s Beck, each path reveals unique wildlife, scenic spots, and chances to connect with nature.
These walks are a doorway to the hidden wonders of our region’s rivers.
This series of 10 carefully crafted river walks offers a unique blend of beautiful scenery, rich wildlife and fascinating stories along some of the most stunning waterways in our catchment of West Cumbria.
Each trail has been designed to inspire connection with nature, with features like family-friendly activity prompts, poetry, and storytelling woven into the experience. These routes offer something special for everyone to connect with and enjoy, whether they’re seasoned hikers, leisurely walkers or families.
Highlights
- New art trail along the River Ehen in Egremont with spinning River Totems!
- Family adventure walk in Borrowdale Rainforest National Nature Reserve
- Poetry podcast with exclusive readings from project supporter, Robert MacFarlane reading two of his beautiful poems
- Beautifully illustrated maps and walk instructions
- Tale Trail Family maps with folklore and history storytelling
- Informative and accessible information on the Trust’s work, healthy river systems and natural processes to help deepen walkers’ understanding of their watery worlds
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