Cumberland Council, in partnership with Active Cumbria, is proud to launch a series of new maps for Hammond’s Pond, Carlisle, designed to encourage walking and promote healthier lifestyles across the community.
The maps highlight a variety of walking routes around the park, showing the distance, estimated step count, and approximate calories burned for each. They provide an easy and engaging way for residents to enjoy the outdoors while supporting their health and wellbeing. Along the way, walkers may notice small changes and improvements throughout Hammond’s Pond — almost like a real-life game of spot the difference, with new improvements to be discovered on each route.
Copies of the maps have been distributed to local community hubs, including The Rock Youth Project, St Margaret Mary Parish Community Centre, St Johns Hall, St Margaret Mary Church, the Café at Hammond’s, Youth Zone, Currock Community Centre, Carlisle Library, Eden Valley Hospice, and Chris Trolley & Co, and they can also be accessed online at www.thehikinghousehold.com.
Health and wellbeing remain at the heart of Cumberland Council’s priorities. By promoting active travel—walking, cycling, and wheeling, we aim to inspire healthier habits, reduce congestion, improve air quality, and help create greener, more connected communities.
Improvements to Hammond’s Pond have been funded through the Carlisle Town Deal and form part of the Start with the Park, an initiative focused on enhancing the quality, safety, and accessibility of green spaces across Carlisle. The programme is a key element of Cumberland Council’s £100 million regeneration plan for the city, supported by UK Government investment via the Future High Streets Fund, Town Deal, and Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.
Cumberland Councillor Anne Quilter, Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places, said
“These new maps are a fantastic way to encourage people of all ages to enjoy Hammond’s Pond while getting active. Small changes, like a daily walk, can have a big impact on our health, wellbeing, and environment. We hope these maps inspire residents to explore the park and embrace a more active lifestyle.”
To find out more walks around the Carlisle area, please visit www.thehikinghousehold.com