Egremont (south)

River Totems - a family art trail

This picturesque walk weaves together history, nature, and art. Starting in Egremont’s centre, pass the medieval castle and head through peaceful countryside to the River Ehen. Follow the riverside path, where colorful river totems, inspired by local wildlife and community creativity, will be coming soon. The route ends near the castle ruins, pause to explore before finishing the walk.

Walk details

Location: River Ehen, Egremont

Length: 3.3 miles | 5.3km

Time: 1hr -1 hr 30 min

Difficulty: Easy

Accessibility: Flat and easy going with gates, steps and stiles, can be muddy

Transport: Bus 30 from Maryport to Egremont

Parking: Pay & display car parks at
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Refreshments: A chippy, coffee shops & pubs can all be found in the town centre, plus a great ice cream shop called Hartley’s on Church St.

Stay safe by the stream

Please read our safety guide and disclaimer by clicking on the links below:

Tale Trail - The River Ehen image

Download high res map and walk instructions below

It’s wonderful being able to walk direct from Egremont to the river and, once the totems are in place on the riverside in early 2025, it will make such a lovely family walk with the fun Tale Trail map too!

Emma Jenkinson, Learning & Engagement Officer

Walk gallery

Downloads

Family Friendly Tale Trail


Kamoot route plan for this walk

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