Family Event - Food for the Birds
Join us for a gentle walk around Walkmill Community Woodland and then make your own fat balls to take home for the birds in your garden
Walk & Talk: Connecting with the Colliery
Join Archaeologist Dr Richard Annis for a guided walk uncovering historical artefacts and exploring the stories they tell about our mining past.
Walk & Talk: Adders are Amazing
Come and search for Adders in the undergrowth at Walkmill Community Woodland
When: Sat 16 March, 10am-1pm
Where: Walkmill Community Woodland (meet at Moresby Rugby Union Club)
What: The Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group will take you around the site in search of adders, amphibians and reptiles in the undergrowth.
Who: Suitable for all abilities
Notes: Please ensure you wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised. Children must be accompanied.
Thanks to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme and supported by The Environment Agency.
This event is free but booking is essential
Walk & Talk: Reviving Rivers
Join Dr George Heritage to learn about the science of river restoration.
Walk & Talk: Forest Bathing Nature Walk
Lakeland Wellbeing will guide you through a Forest Bathing session, scientifically proven to have many physical and mental health benefits.
Walk & Talk: Twilight Bat Walk
Join our ‘A Wilder Walkmill’ project team and get involved monitoring the bats around the woodland.
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 13 Dec, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Join us for a walk through the woodlands to collect natural materials for making Christmas wreaths
Christmas Family Day
Join us for a festive family adventure in the woods - it’s a secret for now, details coming soon!
Watery Walks - River Totems
We are excited to invite you to the official launch of our Watery Walks series. Join us as we unveil a journey through the stunning landscapes of West Cumbria.
Festive Fun at Mirehouse Community Centre
Join us for a festive evening filled with fun activities.
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 29 Nov, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Join us for a walk through the woodlands to collect natural materials for making Christmas decorations
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Join us in the woodlands to have a go at making your own charcoal pencil with willow and elder
Come & Join our Youth Panel
Come & see what being part of WCRT Youth Panel is all about.
SumArt to Do Outdoors
Join Handpicked Productions for a woodland nature walk and a crafty creative session for all the family
Family Event - Halloween Wreath Making
This Halloween join us in the woodlands to use natural materials to make a spooky Halloween wreath
Hairy Half Term Halloween at Mirehouse Ponds
Join us for a thrilling evening filled with fun activities.
Spooktacular Half Term Halloween
Come and join us for a thrilling evening of fun activities
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 25 Oct, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
SumArt to Do Outdoors
Join Handpicked Productions for a woodland nature walk and a crafty creative session for all the family
River Totems
Watery Walks: River Totems!
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
When: Mon 14 October, 10am-2.30pm
Where: Walk: Meet at the benches by Old Bridge on South Street). Create: Florence Arts Centre CA22 2NR
What: Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust on a watery walk by the river Ehen and then get involved in our creative sessions to help design ‘river totems’ - colourful sculptures inspired by nature. Walk: 10am-12pm; Create: 1-2.30pm. This is an outdoor event and will take place in all but extreme weather conditions.
Walks and creative sessions are on Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14. You may wish to create on a different day after your walk - that’s fine - just inform them of your selected sessions when you book!
Who: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Thanks to our funders: UK Government
You must book a ticket by calling Florence Arts Centre (Wed-Sun): 01946 824946
SumArt to Do Outdoors
Join Handpicked Productions for a woodland nature walk and a crafty creative session for all the family
River Totems
Watery Walks: River Totems!
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
When: Sat 12 October, 10am-2.30pm
Where: Walk: Meet at the benches by Old Bridge on South Street). Create: Florence Arts Centre CA22 2NR
What: Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust on a watery walk by the river Ehen and then get involved in our creative sessions to help design ‘river totems’ - colourful sculptures inspired by nature. Walk: 10am-12pm; Create: 1-2.30pm. This is an outdoor event and will take place in all but extreme weather conditions.
Walks and creative sessions are on Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14. You may wish to create on a different day after your walk - that’s fine - just inform them of your selected sessions when you book!
Who: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Thanks to our funders: UK Government
You must book a ticket by calling Florence Arts Centre (Wed-Sun): 01946 824946
River Totems
Watery Walks: River Totems!
Let’s celebrate the River Ehen in Egremont!
When: Fri 11 October, 10am-2.30pm
Where: Walk: Meet at the benches by Old Bridge on South Street). Create: Florence Arts Centre CA22 2NR
What: Join artist Daniel Weatheritt and West Cumbria Rivers Trust on a watery walk by the river Ehen and then get involved in our creative sessions to help design ‘river totems’ - colourful sculptures inspired by nature. Walk: 10am-12pm; Create: 1-2.30pm. This is an outdoor event and will take place in all but extreme weather conditions.
Walks and creative sessions are on Fri 11, Sat 12 & Mon 14. You may wish to create on a different day after your walk - that’s fine - just inform them of your selected sessions when you book!
Who: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Thanks to our funders: UK Government
You must book a ticket by calling Florence Arts Centre (Wed-Sun): 01946 824946
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Haven CPN to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 27 Sep, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
World Rivers Day celebration at Longlands Lake
Celebrate the stunning River Ehen at Longlands Lake on World Rivers Day with us.
SumArt to Do Outdoors
Join Handpicked Productions for a woodland nature walk and a crafty creative session for all the family
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Lakeland Wellbeing will guide you through a Forest Bathing session, scientifically proven to have many physical and mental health benefits
SumArt to Do Outdoors
Join Handpicked Productions for a woodland nature walk and a crafty creative session for all the family
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Join us for a laughter workshop with Always Another Way
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
We’ve teamed up with Copeland Wellness Service to run a series of Wellness Walks at Walkmill Community Woodland (nr. Whitehaven). It’s a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
When: Fri 30 Aug, 11am - 12.30pm
Where: Meet at the small car park on the Moresby to Frizington road
Please ensure you wear clothing and suitable footwear suitable for the weather and for an outdoor setting. Sturdy footwear is advised.
This event is free and there’s no need to pre-book - just turn up!
Thank to our funders: National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sellafield Ltd SiX - Social Multiplied Impact Programme
Wellbeing in Nature at Walkmill Community Woodland
Join us for a morning of mindfulness with the MindfulGuru