The following guided walks in Carlisle, Whitehaven and the Lake District are just a small selection of the type of low-level guided walks I can offer.  Varying from a 2½-hour ‘Historic Carlisle’ town walk to full-day Lake District strolls, these guided walks take in the history, heritage and resplendent beauty of the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall, Eden Valley, West Coast and many other scenic areas of the county.

If you would like to arrange one or more guided walks on a specific theme or in a particular area, please get in touch so we can discuss your requirements in more detail.

Historic Carlisle

Come along on a fascinating 2½-hour guided walk to uncover Carlisle’s 2000 years of history from Roman times.  Wander along ancient streets, uncover the city’s hidden secrets, admire the medieval Guildhall and discover the unexpected at St Cuthbert’s Church.

Tours run every Thursday afternoon (1.30-4.00 pm) between May and September.  Book through Carlisle Tourist Information Centre (01228 598596) or email info@discovercarlisle.gov.uk

The tour was outstanding!  So interesting and informative.  The guide could not have done a better job.  Kate Taylor, September 2021

Anna is awesome! So cheerful and knowledgeable about all things Carlisle! I would definitely take another tour with her. Whether it’s Roman or British history, a cathedral or castle, she tells the story with passion, and you come away with a great experience. Highly recommended!  Robert Mudano, June 2022

Whitehaven Walkabout

An historic Georgian port with fascinating links with America through the trans-Atlantic Trade Triangle.  Did you know that the grandmother of George Washington is buried here? Or that Whitehaven was used as a template for the development of New York?  Or that the world’s first underground coal mine was located here.  Find out how and why these events happened on an engaging walk that delves into the industrial, maritime and architectural history of this fine Georgian town.

A gem of a tour.  I learned a lot more about Whitehaven than I could ever have imagined.

Barbara Grundy, April 2018

The Beauty of Borrowdale

Discover a landscape created by fire and carved by ice on a full-day walking tour through the valley. Follow medieval packhorse routes, climb up to an Iron Age hill fort, wander through temperate ‘rain forests’, walk through a glacial meltwater channel and spot roche moutonnees a plenty!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Borrowdale . . . particularly the way that Anna made it an enjoyable Lake District guided walk rather than a lecture tour.  I don’t think we could have had better!

Rydal & Grasmere Circuit

Capture the essence of the Lake District on an easy 5-mile guided walk linking Rydal Water with Grasmere.  Admire stunning views of lakes and mountains, discover the legacy of Cumbria’s slate quarrying heritage and follow in the footsteps of William Wordsworth with optional visits to Dove Cottage and Rydal Mount.

Thank you for making our first day in the Lake District a BIG success.  Your enthusiasm brought the magic of this special place alive.

Glen Kendall