Events
 

family event beside the lakeEach year , the 'Wild Ennerdale' Partners aim to hold a number of events with the aims :

  • to encourage people to explore the valley, its landscape, wildlife and sense of wildness.
  • to provide opportunities for people to feedback their thoughts about the future management of the Ennerdale Valley.
  • to raise awareness about the 'Wild Ennerdale' partnership  

Flora of the Fells 2009

Wild Ennerdale ‘Big 4’

“Forest, Lake, Mountains, Rivers”

In association with Natural England and Flora of The Fells there is going to be a mini Flora of the Fells festival based in Ennerdale in the summer. The theme will be the Big Four - Mountain, River, Forest and Lake. Ask to be added to our email mailing list by sending an email to Sue Manson or telephone Sue on 01539 733187

Wild Ennerdale will also have a marquee at the Ennerdale Show in August where you can ask questions about the work of the Partners and test your observational skills with our photo competition. We will also be sponsoring a photo competition where the top 13 entries will be used to create the Wild Ennerdale Calendar which will be available for sale in Autumn 2009. The winning entry will feature on the front of the Calendar.

Events in 2009

We have a great range of events planned for 2009, see the list below and come and join us in Ennerdale.

All events are free (inc car parks) and many must be pre-booked as places are limited. Please ring The National Trust on 01946 816946 any weekday between 9am and 4.30pm daily.

Date
Time
Meeting At
Event
Details
23 July 2009
10:30 - 15:30 Bowness Knott car park (NY 11154) Canoeing on Ennerdale Water Enjoy a unique experience in Ennerdale with qualified guides. Start/Finish: Bowness Knott car park (GR 11154) 10.30 am – 3.30 pm £10 per adult / £5 per child (min age 10 yrs). Booking Required Organised in partnership with CarolClimb www.carolclimb.co.uk
06 August 2009
10:30 - 15:30 Bowness Knott car park (NY 11154) Canoeing on Ennerdale Water Enjoy a unique experience in Ennerdale with qualified guides. Start/Finish: Bowness Knott car park (GR 11154) 10.30 am – 3.30 pm £10 per adult / £5 per child (min age 10 yrs). Booking Required Organised in partnership with CarolClimb www.carolclimb.co.uk
13 August 2009
13.30-16:00 Hollins Farm Hollins Farm walk Find out about the farmed landscape of Ennerdale.Booking essential phone 01539 733187

19 August 2009

Early start finishing early evening Bowness Knott car park (NY 11154) Guided Walk Up onto Pillar Mountain Long day walk up onto Pillar mountain in the company of Natural Englands ecologist responsible for the mountains around the valley Discover the smallest of trees, sub alpine plants and wonderful vires (weather permitting). Significat altitude climb and steep mountain paths. Booking essential 01946 816940.
20 August 2009
10am start finish between 4 and 6pm Bowness Knott car park (NY 11154) Guided walk up the River Liza All day walk up the River Liza with one of the Wild Ennerdale partners. Explore the habitats, gravel beds and "sense of wildness" of one of England's most natural rivers. Some difficult surfaces underfoot and possibiloity of getting wet feet.Booking essential 01946 816940.
25 August 2009
10am start finish between 4 and 6pm Bowness Knott car park (NY 11154) Guided walk through the Ennerdale forest Enjoy a guided walk through the forest from Bowness Knott up Smithy Beck and up to Gillerthwaite. Crossing the River Liza without a bridge (you may get your feet wet). Searching for Galloway cattle, discovering historice settlements, learning about trees and how the forest is changing.Booking essential 01946 816940
26 August 2009
10:00 - 16:00 The Leaps, Kirkland, (NY088183) Great rural agricultrual show All things Ennerdale! Family fun, farming, competitions, traditional crafts, food & lots more. The Leaps, Kirkland, Ennerdale See local press for details nearer the date.
September date to be confirmed
    Big 4 Exhibition Ennerdale Bridge
31 October 2009
18:00 - 21:00 Meet at Beckfoot (NY103163) Halowe'en Horrors , Wild and Scary Story Telling Hallowe’en Horrors! Family fun and story telling – all things witchy! Meet at Beckfoot (GR 103163) 6 pm – 9 pm £3 per child (max age 12 yrs). No booking required.
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