What’s on at Walkmill
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If there’s nothing listed below right now, don’t worry – we add new events regularly. Bookmark this page and check back soon. There’s always something around the corner.
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.
Walkmill Easter Family Fun Day
Get ready for a day of egg hunts, crafts, and all your favourite activities - fun for the whole family - save the date!
Forage for Food (walk and talk)
Join Wild Food UK to learn the art of foraging and uncover nature's edible treasures
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.
Mindful Wellness Walk (walk and talk)
Lakeland Wellbeing will lead a peaceful wellness walk through the beautiful woods
Summer Tree ID (walk and talk)
Uncover the secrets of identifying different tree species with Raise (Cumbria’s Community Forest)
Twilight Bat Walk (walk and talk)
Head out into the gloaming to spot bats in action – a must-book, sell-out adventure!
Amazing Amphibians (walk and talk)
Join Cumbria Amphibian and Reptile Group to meet the amazing amphibians that call Walkmill home.
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.
Wellbeing in nature - nordic braiding
a short wander along the accessible path giving an opportunity to get outside, go for a walk, meet new people and engage with nature.
Family event - Nordic braiding
Working in pairs we will use wool to do nordic braiding.
Wellbeing in nature - Bat and Bird boxes
Encourage nature in your garden - join us for some woodwork in the woodland and make a bat or bird box to take home.
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.
Thursday at Walkmill - Green Gyms volunteer day
Green Gyms keep you fit in the outdoors whilst undertaking physical conservation work. It’s a win win for you and nature!
Wellbeing in nature - bird ID and fat balls
We will go for a walk around the woodland looking for and identifying birds. We will then have a stop off for teas and coffees and to make or own fat balls and monkey nut strings for the birds
Wellbeing in nature - campfire bread on sticks
Come along and join us in the woodlands as part of the Wilder Walkmill project. No pressure, no experience needed - just bring yourself and see what it’s all about!
Wednesday at Walkmill: Volunteer Day
Come along and volunteer at Walkmill on our regular Wednesday session.
Family event: Food for the Birds
Join us for a gentle walk around Walkmill Community Woodland and then make your own fat balls to take home for the birds in your garden.
Wellness Walk at Walkmill Community Woodland
Moresby Rugby Union Club, Moresby Parks, United Kingdom (map)
Wellbeing in Nature - Basket Weaving Part 2
Elvin Crafts will be joining us to teach us the art of basket weaving at Moresby Rugby Union Club, Moresby Parks, United Kingdom (map)
Wellbeing in Nature - Basket Weaving Part 1
Elvin Crafts will be joining us to teach us the art of basket weaving at Moresby Rugby Union Club, Moresby Parks, United Kingdom (map)
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.
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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