Discover the physical and social benefits of walking as part of a group with Cumberland Council's free programme of Wellbeing Walks.
All walks are on good paths but please wear sensible footwear and clothing for conditions on the day.
Walks take place fortnightly on Wednesdays at 10.30am and 1pm and are between 60 and 90 minutes in length.
Places on each walk must be pre-booked and spaces on each walk are limited. All walks depart promptly.
To book please contact Cumberland Council on 07935 001511 or email wellbeingwalkscarlisle@cumberland.gov.uk
Upcoming Walks
- Wednesday 10 September
Hadrian's Wood and Tarraby
Meeting point and parking: Morrisons car park, Kingstown Road, Carlisle, CA3 0QZ
Access: Suitable for pushchairs
- Wednesday 24 September
River Esk and Wilkins Pool, Longtown
Meeting point and parking: Entrance to green space at the bottom of Esk Bank, Longtown, CA6 5PT - on street parking at Esk Road or Bank Street.
Access: Suitable for pushchairs
- Wednesday 8 October
Harraby and Garlands Walkabout
Meeting point and parking: site of former Community Centre, gravelled area of land adjacent to Harraby Sports Campus, Edgehill Road, Harraby, CA1 3JJ
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 22 October
Bitts Park
Meeting point and pay and display parking: Entrance to the Sands Centre, Newmarket Road, Carlisle, CA1 1JQ - pay and display parking also available at Swifts Bank car park (adjacent to the Sands Centre, CA1 1JD)
Note that this walk will also include a visit to the Sands Centre for an introduction to the Senior Activities programme at the centre.
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 5 November
Talkin Tarn Country Park
Meeting point and parking: Talkin Tarn Country Park, Tarn Road, Brampton, CA3 1HN
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 19 November
Dalston South
Meeting point and parking: The Green, Dalston, CA5 7PH (opposite the Co-op)
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Wednesday 3 December
Belah
Followed by Christmas get together at Belah Community Centre, Briar Bank, St. Ann's Hill, Carlisle, CA3 9SR following the walk.
Meeting point and parking: car park within the grounds of St. Augustine's Church, 10, Waverly Road, Carlisle, CA3 9JU
Please note that there will be one walk only at 11:30am
Access: Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
Wellbeing Walks are also held every Wednesday morning at 8:45am from the Sands Centre. Join centre staff and enjoy the lovely flat walks surrounding The Sands Centre whilst meeting new friends and socialising. Refreshments are available after the walk.
For more information contact the Sands Centre or visit Senior Activities.