Category Archives: 17 North West England

291 Parton to Workington

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

An unusual walk today through a mix of rural and industrial landscapes, full of signs and symbols, and dogs… Continue reading →

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290 St Bees, Whitehaven and Parton

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

The mist has gone. And St Bees Head is radiant in the morning sunshine. Continue reading →

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289 Sellafield to St Bees

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

Nuclear power stations, sea foam, geology lessons, and a golden beach. Continue reading →

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288 Ravenglass to Sellafield

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Ruth Livingstone

The mist creates an eerie and energy-sapping walk. Sellafield looms menacingly. Continue reading →

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287 Eskmeals Range to Ravenglass

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Three rainbows, two fords, and one lost husband… my last visit to Cumbria this year. Continue reading →

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286 pm Haverigg to Eskmeals Range

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The sun is strong and the wind has dropped. I meet nobody, apart from several hundred sheep. Continue reading →

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286 am Haverigg to Eskmeals Range

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

This is proper seaside. So much empty space, and such clean, fresh-smelling air. Continue reading →

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285 pm Broughton to Haverigg

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

When I look out across the marsh I get a shock! The muddy channels are filling with water. Continue reading →

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285 am Broughton to Haverigg

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Leaf litter on wet stones creates a treacherous surface. My clodhopping boots slip and slide like a pair of ice skates. Continue reading →

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284 Kirkby-in Furness to Broughton-

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

This is the sort of day – and the type of scenery – which makes for joyful walking. I could walk for ever… Continue reading →

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