The Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme aims to unlock and reveal the hidden heritage of the Westmorland Dales, enabling more people to connect with, enjoy and benefit from this inspirational landscape. Thanks to National Lottery players it has been supported by a grant from the Heritage Fund.
As spring turns into summer there is plenty on offer for you to get involved with safely. We have a series of Wednesday Health and Heritage walks, supplemented on the occasional Saturday with some longer walks including ones in Great Asby on 17th July.
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As spring turns into summer there is plenty on offer for you to get involved with safely. We have a series of Wednesday Health and Heritage walks, supplemented on the occasional Saturday with some longer walks including ones in Great Asby on 17th July. Read more
Cumbrian children have been working with sound artist, Dan Fox, to record pieces of music made entirely from natural sounds collected on a 'sound walk' Read more
We are looking for self-motivated individuals with a strong interest in conservation to work in the beautiful landscape of the Westmorland Dales. Read more
‘Skills for the Future’ is an apprenticeship scheme designed to address shortages in countryside management skills. The first cohort of apprentices has just completed an extensive 18 month programme of training which has seen each of them successfully gaining employment in roles where these skills are needed. Read more
Our Online Landscape Conference took place on Saturday 27th March 2021. The program covered the breadth of our delivery work from natural heritage, archaeology to the areas rich cultural heritage. Read more
The last few months have tested us all with lockdown and short winter days. But there has been plenty to enjoy and celebrate too. Read more
Poet, Harriet Fraser has produced two short films for the Westmorland Dales Landscape Partnership Scheme aimed at primary aged children to inspire poetry linked to trees and the landscape. Read more
A three week archaeological survey completed by volunteers at Great Asby Scar has resulted in 300 potential new sites being identified! Read more
The four countryside apprentices working with our Westmorland Dales project have completed their 18-month apprenticeships. Watch this wonderful film that captures their enthusiasm, achievements and the beauty of the winter landscape. Read more
A gorgeous new willow play sculpture has been installed at Jubilee Park in Kirkby Stephen Read more
A short film has been created by ‘The Farmer Network’ revealing local practices of sheep management on the fells of Westmorland Dales. Read more
An award of £5,000 from the 'Love Your Landscape' grants fund has kicked off a fundraising campaign to restore public access to Smardale Gill viaduct with its far reaching views across the Westmorland Dales. Read more