Walkmill

Family storytelling at
Walkmill Community Woodland

Explore Walkmill Community Woodland with our enchanting Tale Trail map, perfect for families and curious explorers. Delve into local myths, legends, and the site's rich history as you wander through diverse habitats teeming with wildlife, including bats, adders, deer, and red squirrels.  This immersive experience blends storytelling with nature, offering a captivating adventure for all ages.

Walk details

Location: Walkmill Community Woodland, Moresby Parks
(nr Whitehaven)

Length: there are lots of trails at Walkmill Community Woodland so you can make it as long or as short as you like! If you explore the whole site you can expect to walk up to 3km

Time: as long as it takes you to explore and play!

Difficulty: Easy and flat

Accessibility: Accessible paths to wheelchair users.

Transport: Accessible on foot from Whitehaven 

Parking: Walkmill Community Woodland’s free car park
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Refreshments: Plenty of options in the nearby towns of Cleator Moor and Whitehaven

Stay safe by the stream

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

Walkmill woods trail partial depiction

Download high res map and walk instructions below

Everyone loves coming to Walkmill - whether it’s families or wheelchair users who’ve loved exploring the new paths. The Tale Trail map for little ones is a lovely blend of folklore, history, and wildlife information that keeps everyone engaged, and if you’re lucky you could have some memorable wildlife encounters too.

Jenny Garbe, Project Manager

Walk gallery

Downloads

Map of the walk and walking instructions


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