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Wellbeing in Nature - Campfire Bread Sticks
Spending time outdoors and helping to nurture and conserve nature can have many benefits, including helping to reduce stress and anxiety, improving physical health, reducing loneliness and allowing people to feel connected to nature.
The hidden kingdom of fungi - walk & talk
Step into the mysterious kingdom beneath our feet! Join us for a friendly, jargon-free introduction to the fascinating world of fungi.
The hidden life of Lichens - walk & talk
Uncover the incredible world of lichens hiding in plain sight! Join us for a friendly, jargon-free introduction to these fascinating, air-cleaning organisms that coat our trees, rocks, and soil.
Scaled and spotty: amphibian and reptile discovery walk & talk
Join the Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group on a guided search through the undergrowth to spot adders, native amphibians, and reptiles in their natural habitat.
Restoring our rivers - walk & talk
Explore the site with West Cumbria Rivers Trust for a guided look at the river restoration features installed here and learn how these changes boost river health.
Forage for food - walk & talk
Join Wild Food UK to learn the art of foraging and uncover nature's edible treasures.
Twilight Bat walk - walk & talk
Head out into the gloaming to spot bats in action - a must book, sell-out adventure!
Autumn Natural Journalling
Nature journalling provides us with an opportunity to capture special moments in time and our encounters with wildlife.
Family event - pebble painting
Explore your creative side with this pebble painting session. You can take them home with you or leave them in the woods for others to find.
Woodland Explorers
Looking for a fun activity in the school holidays? Join us and become a woodland explorer. You could learn how to build shelters, make woodland crafts, river dip, learn about the wildlife at Walkmill Community Woodland and much more.
Woodland Explorers
Looking for a fun activity in the school holidays? Join us and become a woodland explorer. You could learn how to build shelters, make woodland crafts, river dip, learn about the wildlife at Walkmill Community Woodland and much more.
Plant pot painting for adults
Join us for some time in nature painting plant pots and making plant markers
Twilight Bat Walk (walk and talk)
Head out into the gloaming to spot bats in action – a must-book, sell-out adventure!
Walkmill Summer Family Fun Day
Come along to our Summer Family Fun day where you can join in bug hunting, crafts, pond dipping and explore our new tactile trail.
Woodland Explorers
Looking for a fun activity in the school holidays? Join us and become a woodland explorer. You could learn how to build shelters, make woodland crafts, river dip, learn about the wildlife at Walkmill Community Woodland and much more.
Sun prints for adults
Use the power of the sun to make some artistic prints with natural foliage from the woodland
Family event - sun prints
We will use plants and leaves from the woodland to make magical prints from the power of the sun.
Pebble painting for adults
You can either take your painted pebbles home or place them in the woodland for others to find
Family Event - Leaf and Bark Rubbings
Join us for a wander through the woodland to explore the different textures abundant in nature and make rubbings of your favourites.
Family event - leaf and bark rubbings
Join us for a wander through the woodland to explore the different textures abundant in nature and make rubbings of your favourite.
Ponder & Wander
Step away from the busyness of everyday life and join us for a welcoming Ponder and Wander Walk designed for anyone wanting to feel calmer, clearer, and more connected.
Family Event - make a cork and leaf boat
Join us to make a boat from leaves and corks and see how fast they can go in a race on the river.
Family Wildflower Walk
Join us for a gentle stroll through the Secret Valley to admire the wildflower meadow.
River/pond dipping for adults
Why should it just be the children who get to pond dip? Join us to explore what is living in the watery world of Walkmill Community Woodland.
Nature journalling for adults
Art is a wonderful way to connect to the wild wood around us. Nature journalling provides us with an opportunity to capture special moments in time and our encounters with wildlife.
Summer Tree ID (walk and talk)
Uncover the secrets of identifying different tree species with Raise (Cumbria’s Community Forest)
Spring Happa-Zome
Take inspiration from Spring and join us for an afternoon having a go at the art of hapa-zome.
Mindful Wellness Walk (walk and talk)
Lakeland Wellbeing will lead a peaceful wellness walk through the beautiful woods
Basket Weaving - Part 2
a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
Walk & Talk: Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Walk
Meet us at Moresby Rugby Union Club, Whitehaven, for a Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Walk around the Walkmill Community Woodland site. Search for adders, amphibians and reptiles in the undergrowth with The Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group. Booking is essential to guarantee your space.
Wellness walk
a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
Basket Weaving - Part 1
a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
Forage for Food (walk and talk)
Join Wild Food UK to learn the art of foraging and uncover nature's edible treasures
Regular events and activities
Guided Walks
Explore the woods with around six guided walks each year. Themes vary widely, covering everything from ancient archaeology and local lore to identifying trees, spotting bats, and forest bathing. Discover something new and a little bit different every time. Delve into the history and nature of Walkmill.
Free, but booking is required (spaces are limited).
Family Fun Days
Join us during the school holidays for family-friendly fun in the woods at our three seasonal events: Easter, summer, and winter. Enjoy a range of nature-themed activities like woodland crafts, interactive trails, bio-blitzes, wildflower planting, and puppet theatre. A fantastic day out for all ages!
Free, no booking required.
Woodland Explorers
Looking for a fun, adventurous and active school holiday activity? Kids can become Woodland Explorers at Walkmill and get hands-on with nature. They'll enjoy activities like shelter-building, woodland crafts, and learning about the amazing wildlife all around them in a safe, engaging environment.
Free, but booking is required to secure their spot.
Wellness Walks
In partnership with Copeland Haven PCN, we host monthly drop-in wellness walks on the last Friday of every month, meeting at 11am at the Walkmill Woods car park. These gentle, accessible walks end at the forest school area with hot drinks from the Kelly kettle and toasted marshmallows around the fire.
Free, no booking required.
Wellness Activities
We offer a changing programme of wellbeing sessions throughout the year. Our activities focus on mindful engagement with nature and include woodland crafts, seasonal workshops, forest bathing, willow weaving, and even laughter workshops. Take a moment for yourself.
Free, but booking is required.
Wildlife Watch
Every so often, we organise a Bioblitz at Walkmill. It’s a chance to explore the woods, peer into the undergrowth, and record as many species as possible – from animals to plants and fungi – revealing the incredible diversity that calls Walkmill home.
Free, but booking is required.
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