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Test event - The Helm (CANCELLED)

Saturday 14 September 2024

The Helm is awesome! Why aren't you attending yet? Book your place here for our next 3 session where, as well as a load of other awesome stuff, we'll be looking in to podcasting and designing our own dungeons and dragons game! What's not to love?

No-Hands Rest Coffee House

Mugdock Country Park & Castle (CANCELLED)

Saturday 18 May 2024

Join us for a walk in Mugdock Country park with a visit to Mugdock Castle along the route. This walk starts from Caulders Car park and transverses through beautiful woodland and passes the stunning Mugdock Loch. Dogs are welcome on this walk but must be kept on a lead. Appropriate footwear and outerwear is required. Although the majority of this route has good paths, some of the route may be muddy. The estimated distance of this route is 3.5 miles. Toilets and refreshments are available at the garden centre or visitor square.

Mugdock Country Park - meet outside of Caulders Garden Centre

Orrest Head Walk (CANCELLED)

Sunday 12 May 2024

This 4km route begins at Windermere Train Station and summits the fell Orrest Head, famously known as the first fell climbed by Alfred Wainwright. The occasionally challenging route with some steep sections, winds its way up through Elleray Wood, with 120m of ascent to take you to a high point of 238m where you are rewarded with 360º views over Windermere and the central fells. There is a scooter, wheelchair and pushchair friendly version of this route available, please enquire with the event organiser for more details. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. Appropriate footwear and outerwear is required. The start point for this route is Windermere Station, which has regular train services from Kendal, Oxenholme and beyond on the Lakes Line. Frequent bus services also call at Windermere Station linking many local destinations including Ambleside, Bowness and Kendal. There is parking in Windermere village and a car park at Broad Street.

Meet at Windermere Train Station

Claife Heights, Moss Eccles Tarn & Far Sawrey

Sunday 28 April 2024

A beautiful walk of mixed terrain starting from Far Sawrey. This walk ventures through Farmland, hillside and woodland and passes Moss Eccles Tarn, famous for being owned by Beatrix Potter until passed over to the National Trust. This walk boasts views over the distant Lake District Fells and Windermere. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times due to the route passing through farmland. Appropriate walking footwear is required as although some of this route follows a fairly easy path, parts of this route are uneven and the woodland sections may be muddy and slippery. Limited parking is available at Braithwaite Hall, directly across from the Cuckoo Brown Inn, if using this car park please add a donation to the donation box in the carpark. Optional stop off at the Cuckoo Brown Inn for food/drinks afterwards.

Meet at the Cuckoo Brow Inn (What 3 words - mainly.inspector.exhaled)

Loch Ard Forest Trail, Stirling, Scotland.

Friday 29 March 2024

Explore the picturesque shores of Loch Ard, Little Loch Ard and Lochan a’ Ghleannin and look for some unusual sculptures. 10AM Distance- 4.25 miles Time- 2-3 hours

Loch Ard Forest Car Park

Rydal Caves

Sunday 31 December 2023

Join Lisa in Ambleside for a walk under Loughrigg to Rydal Caves and back. Walk is approx 4.4 miles, mainly flat but with some incline to the Caves. Rocky with large tree roots underfoot in some sections. Time 11:00 AM

Bridge House

Bamford Edge

Saturday 30 December 2023

Join Ginette for a circular walk to Bamford Edge, all the while taking in the incredible views of the Hope valley and Ladybower Reservoir. Walk is approx 4 miles, 224 metres of ascent with some steep sections

Hetherdene Car Park

High Sweden Bridge

Wednesday 27 December 2023

Join Lisa for a circular walk to High Sweden Bridge from Ambleside Time 10:30 AM

Ambleside Tourist Info/Post Office

Rydal Hall + Waterfalls

Sunday 24 December 2023

Step back in time for a festive visit to Rydal Hall and witness Rydal Falls from the C17th grotto. Walk will take approximately 2.5 hours. Time 11:00 AM

Bridge House

Wellbeing Way - The Hoad

Saturday 23 December 2023

We start the festive wellbeing walks with a walk up to The (Iconic) Hoad, Ulverston With fantastic views over the Cumbrian coast join us for a stroll up to the Hoad Monument, Ulverston. Walk will take approximately 1.5/2 hour at a gentle pace with the option of heading to a cafe for hot drinks/lunch afterwards Time 11:00 AM

Ford Park, Car Park

Rydal Hall + Waterfalls

Saturday 27 May 2023

Step back in time for a visit to Rydal Hall and witness Rydal Falls from the seventeenth century grotto. Walk will take approximately 2.5 - 3 hours. Time 10:30AM

Rothay Park (Entrance near Church)

High Close + Loughrigg Terrace

Saturday 29 April 2023

Bluebell season is here! Join us for one of the best kept secret views of the Lake District as well as a bluebell forest trail and not forgetting the wonderful views available over Grasmere Water. Walk will take approximately 3 hours. Time 10:30AM

Rydal Water Car Park

Beacon Fell + Tarn

Sunday 26 March 2023

Join us for a wee Wainwright. Beacon Fell, a chapter of Wainwrights Outlying Fells of Lakeland. Take in panoramic views of Coniston Fells, Coniston Water and Morecambe Bay as well as enjoying a section of the Cumbria Way. Walk will take approximately 2-3 hours. Time 10:00AM

Car Park (Opposite Crake Valley Holiday Park Coniston Entrance/Exit Road)

Claife Heights + Eccles Moss Tarn

Sunday 26 February 2023

Join us, for a walk, to retrace the steps of one the most loved Lake District characters, Beatrix Potter. Visit the tarn that Potter once owned and served as inspiration for The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher. Walk will take approximately 2-3 hours. Time 10:00AM

Braithwaite Hall Car Park

Lilly Tarn + Todd Crag

Sunday 1 January 2023

Join Lisa in Ambleside for a walk to one of the best views of Windermere as well as full 360 panoramic view of the Lake District fells and valleys. Walk is approx 3km, with 191metres of ascent. The walk will begin with a short steep incline but rest assured there will be a number of stops on the way up to catch our breaths as well as the ever changing views. Time 11:00 AM

Rothay Park

Rydal Caves

Saturday 31 December 2022

Join Lisa in Ambleside for a walk under Loughrigg to Rydal Caves and back. Walk is approx 4.4 miles, mainly flat but with some incline to the Caves. Rocky with large tree roots underfoot in some sections. Time 11:00 AM

Rothay Park

Bamford Edge

Friday 30 December 2022

Join Ginette for a circular walk to Bamford Edge, all the while taking in the incredible views of the Hope valley and Ladybower Reservoir. Walk is approx 4 miles, 224 metres of ascent with some steep sections Time 11:00 AM

Hetherdene Car Park

Mental Health Mile

Between Sunday 27 February 2022 and Sunday 18 December 2022

Kendal's own monthly Mental Health Mile in support of South Lakeland's Youth People's Mental Health Charity. Run, Walk, Chat, Clap. However you want to do it, the Mile is there for you to do exactly as you wish.

Abbot Hall Social Centre

Tarn Hows+ Black Crag - Winter Wellbeing Way

Monday 26 December 2022

Join Chloe for a walk around the shores of Tarn Hows and then up one of Wainwright's smallest, yet finest, fells Walk is approx 4 miles, 224 metres of ascent with some steep sections Time 11:00 AM

Tarn Hows National Trust Car Park

Gummer's How - Winter Wellbeing Way

Saturday 24 December 2022

Join Chloe for a sunset stroll up Gummer's How, boasting one of the most iconic views of Lake Windermere. Walk should take approximately 1 hour 20 mins and we welcome you to stay, weather dependent, to bring a hot flask of your fav cuppa to drink in the sunset. Time 2:30 PM

Gummers How Forestry Commision, Car Park

The Wellbeing Way - Stock Ghyll Force

Saturday 22 October 2022

Autumn leaves and waterfalls please... Join us for a circular walk of Ambleside's very own waterfall trail, Stock Ghyll Force. Please note this is a walk organised by volunteers. Any donations raised support the work of Wave Forward, the South Lakes young people's mental health charity.

Bridge House

The Wellbeing Way - Orrest Head

Sunday 25 September 2022

The view that started it all. Join us, for a walk, to the view point that began Alfred Wainwright's mission to walk and document The Lake District Fells. Please note we will ascend Orrest Head via the accessible route allowing for those using mobility aids. Please note this is a walk organised by volunteers. Any donations raised support the work of Wave Forward, the South Lakes young people's mental health charity.

Windermere Train Station

The Wellbeing Way - Loughrigg Terrace + High Close

Saturday 28 May 2022

Join us for a wander across Loughrigg Terrace and into High Close Arboretum. Meeting point: Rydal Water Car Park Please note this is a walk organised by volunteers. Any donations raised support the work of Wave Forward, the South Lakes young people's mental health charity.

Rydal Water Car Park

The Wellbeing Way - Levens Deer Park

Saturday 23 April 2022

Join us for a loop up and around Levens Deer Park. Walk should take approximately 90 minutes although we encourage mindful breaks to enjoy the scenery and park itself. We will also be staying to enjoy a drink and/or food at Levens Hall Cafe afterwards where everyone is free to stay and join. Please note this is a walk organised by volunteers. Any donations raised support the work of Wave Forward, the South Lakes young people's mental health charity.

Levens Hall Car Park

The Wellbeing Way - The Hoad

Saturday 19 March 2022

Our Wellbeing Walks return starting with The Hoad, Ulverston With fantastic views over the Cumbrian coast join us for a stroll up to the Hoad Monument, Ulverston. Walk will take approximately 1 hour with the option of heading to a cafe for hot drinks/lunch afterwards

Ford Park, Car Park

Mental Health Mile

Sunday 30 January 2022

Kendal's own monthly Mental Health Mile in support of South Lakeland's Youth People's Mental Health Charity. Run, Walk, Chat, Clap. However you want to do it, the Mile is there for you to do exactly as you wish.

Kendal Parish Church

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - High Dam

Friday 31 December 2021

Say farewell to 2021 by joining Wayne on a NYE walk to one of the Lake District's hidden forest gems, High Dam. Time: 10:00 AM

High Dam Car Park

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - Grasmere + Rydal Caves

Thursday 30 December 2021

Join Rose + Scott for a low-level walk round Grasmere, taking in Rydal Caves and not forgetting an all in important pit stop at the Grasmere Gingerbread Shop. Time 09:00 AM

Stock Lane Car Park

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - Silverdale Pepperpot

Wednesday 29 December 2021

Join Lisa + Liam for a stroll through Silverdale's woods taking in both the Pepperpot + Arnside Tower and finishing with a wander round Hawes Water. Time: 11:00 AM

Eaves Woods NT Car Park

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - Arnside Knott

Tuesday 28 December 2021

Join Katy for a wander up one of Morecambe Bay's finest mini peaks, Arnside Knott. Time 10:00 AM

Arnside Promenade Car Park

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - Buttermere

Monday 27 December 2021

Join Sarah + Chloe for a scenic flat walk round Buttermere. Waterproof boots/wellies a must (can be a little slushy in places). Length of walk: approximately 2 hours at a gentle pace. Do bring a flask of something warm for a brew with a view. Meeting Point: Buttermere Court Hotel Time: 10:00 AM

Buttermere Court Hotel

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - Hodge Close + Cathedral Cavern

Sunday 26 December 2021

Join Chloe + Graham on Boxing Day for a wander around Little Langdale taking in some of the most magical places the Lake District has to offer. Length of walk: approximately 2-3 hours at a gentle pace. Time: 10.30 AM

Car Park (Opposite Hodge Close)

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - Gummers How

Saturday 25 December 2021

Join Wayne for a Christmas Day morning amble up Gummers How Walk should take approximately 90 minutes Time: 10.00 AM

Gummers How Car Park (Forestry Commission)

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - Scout Scar

Friday 24 December 2021

Join Lisa + Kate for a pre-sunset stroll across Scout Scar, Kendal. Walk should take approximately 1 hour and we welcome you to stay, weather dependent, to bring a hot flask of your fav cuppa to drink in the sunset. Time 2:30 PM

Scout Scar, Car Park

Winter Wave Wellbeing Walk - School Knott

Thursday 23 December 2021

Join Nick + Chloe in Windermere for one of Windermere's best kept secret views, School Knott Walk should take approximately 1 - 1.5 hours with option to stay and find hot chocolate afterwards. Time 10:00 AM

Windermere Train Station

The Merry Mental Health Mile

Sunday 19 December 2021

The Mental Health Mile returns...FESTIVE EDITION! Dig out your Christmas jumpers, hats, baubles, bells and jingle on down to our Merry Mental Health Mile. A time to celebrate how far we've come on our own mental health journeys. Fancy dressed, very much encouraged.

Abbot Hall Social Centre

Mental Health Mile

Sunday 24 October 2021

Kendal's own monthly Mental Health Mile in support of South Lakeland's Youth People's Mental Health Charity. Run, Walk, Chat, Clap. However you want to do it, the Mile is there for you to do exactly as you wish.

Abbot Hall Social Centre