Each 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 manageent of the Ennerdale Valley.

• to raise awareness about the 'Wild Ennerdale' partnership

• to raise awareness about the 'Wild Ennerdale' partnership

Events in 2008

In asociation with Natural England and Flora of The Fells we are pleased to invite you to the following events.

Thursday 29th May Farming, forestry and people: the evolving landscape of Ennerdale. Join staff from Wild Ennerdale and Cumbria Farm Network for a guided walk along the Smithy Beck route and lakeshore. Hear about the work of the Wild Ennerdale Partnership and Cumbria Farm Network, with focus on farming and woodland management in this remote Lakeland valley .Time: 11am – 4pm (plenty of rest stops too!), Distance: approx. 6 miles, Grade: easy/moderate, Start/Finish Point: Bowness Knott Forestry Commission car park (NY 111154), Please bring: Walking boots, waterproofs, packed lunch & drink.To book a place on this event please telephone.The National Trust on 01946 816940.

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Thursday 31 July Wild Ennerdale on Water Join the Wild Ennerdale team on a guided tour of Ennerdale Water by open canoe – a chance to fi nd out more about this unique valley. Time: 10am-3pm Start: Bowness Knott Car Park, Ennerdale (NY111154) Booking essential: Contact the National Trust on 01946 816940 or visit www.wildennerdale.co.uk. Further details will be provided on booking £10/Adult, £5/Children

Thursday 21st August Meet the Galloways! Join the National Trust staff on a guided walk of Wild Ennerdale followed by a visit to a local farmer and his herd of Galloway cattle. Time:11am-3pm Grade: Moderate Start: Bowness Knott Car Park, Ennerdale (NY111154) Length: 3 miles Booking essential: Telephone the National Trust on 01946 816940 or log onto www.wildennerdale.co.uk FREE