A Series of special guided walks by Penrith
Museum in partnership with East Cumbria Countryside Project (ECCP)
and local stone circle researcher Robert Farrah.
Stone circles - a journey of discovery
Sunday 9 July 10am to 4pm (6 hours)
A minibus tour with walks to visit Castlerigg,
Moor Divock, the Cock Pit and Mayburgh.
| Meet |
Charge |
Booking |
Penrith, Southend road car park.
Free parking for your car. |
£6.00 adult's £3.00 children.
|
Limited places booking and pre-payment
essential with ECCP on 01228 561601 by Wednesday 5
July. |
Exploring Long Meg stone circle and Lacy's caves
Thursday 17 August 10am to 4pm (6 hours)
Discover the Eden valley landscape, wildlife, the
history of Long Meg and Lacy's caves in a varied days walking.
| Meet |
Charge |
Booking |
Little Salkeld, at the village green.
Limited parking. |
£2.00 adult's £1.00 children.
|
Booking advised with ECCP on 01228
561601. |
The spiritual side of stone circles at the Autumnal
Equinox
Saturday 23 September 4pm to 7.30pm (3.5
hours)
Discover the spiritual and ritual significance of
Mayburgh Henge as the sun sets at the autumn Equinox. This
spectacular alignment of the sun, the standing stone and the
Blencathra fells only happens twice a year, so it should be
something to remember! Includes river walk from Brougham
castle.
| Meet |
Charge |
Booking |
Opposite Brougham castle off A66 near
Penrith.
In road side parking. |
£2.00 adult's £1.00 children.
|
Booking advised with ECCP on 01228
561601. |
