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The Big Summer Get Out!

The Big Summer Get Out! is an active summer challenge promoted by Watchtree Nature Reserve and kindly sponsored by Dodd and Co, suitable for individuals and families alike!

Although Watchtree prides itself on being a fully accessible activity site, it is important that our visitors know that North Cumbria hosts a wealth of other fantastic and completely accessible routes that can be enjoyed by everyone. The aim of this challenge is to promote them – and get people outside!

 

What do I need to do?

Watchtree has compiled a list of accessible routes and walks in North Cumbria, each containing several landmarks. Register to enter via Eventbrite, and choose your mode of transport – be it walking, running, cycling, wheelchairs, rollerskating, skateboarding, taking a pram or scooter – whichever you prefer! Then Get Out! to as many of the routes as possible, collecting photos of yourselves with the set landmarks as you can!

When you have reached a landmark, take a photo of yourselves at that spot, then either email it to us here at Watchtree, or post it on your social media accounts, making sure you tag Watchtree in. Once you have achieved 8 landmarks, you can claim your medal. Some routes will have more than one landmark, so you may be able to collect a few in one day by going along just one route. Other routes are slightly longer and may take more time to collect the landmarks! You may be able to string more than one route together with another!

Each landmark is listed below, along with some suggested routes that might help you pick up one or two more.

It costs £10 per person to enter, and once you have completed the challenge, you will receive a beautiful medal!

To enter, click here

 

Landmarks to find: (click read more to see location on google maps)

The Watchtree Stone

Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

Photo of The Watchtree Stone

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

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The Watchtree Stone

Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

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Watchtree Jet Engine

Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

Photo of Watchtree Jet Engine

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

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Watchtree Jet Engine

Location: Watchtree Nature Reserve

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St Andrew's Church

Location: Aikton

Photo of St Andrew's Church

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

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St Andrew's Church

Location: Aikton

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Holme Cultram Abbey

Location: Abbeytown

Photo of Holme Cultram Abbey

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

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Holme Cultram Abbey

Location: Abbeytown

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St Matthew's Church

Location: Westnewton

Photo of St Matthew's Church

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

 

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St Matthew's Church

Location: Westnewton

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Captain Tom Moore Mural

Location: Allonby

Photo of Captain Tom Moore Mural

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

 

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Captain Tom Moore Mural

Location: Allonby

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Milefortlet 21

Location: Allonby to Maryport cycle path

Photo of Milefortlet 21

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

 

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Milefortlet 21

Location: Allonby to Maryport cycle path

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RAF Hudson Bomber

Location: Silloth

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RAF Hudson Bomber

Location: Silloth

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Siloth Green BMX Track

Location: Silloth

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Siloth Green BMX Track

Location: Silloth

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Big Fella Sculpture

Location: Silloth

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Big Fella Sculpture

Location: Silloth

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Eastcote Lighthouse

Location: Silloth

Photo of Eastcote Lighthouse

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Eastcote Lighthouse

Location: Silloth

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St John the Evangelist's Church,

Location: Newton Arlosh

Photo of St John the Evangelist's Church,

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St John the Evangelist's Church,

Location: Newton Arlosh

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Viaduct Bench

Location: Anthorn

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Viaduct Bench

Location: Anthorn

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Signpost to Rome,

Location: Bowness-On-Solway

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Signpost to Rome,

Location: Bowness-On-Solway

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Drumburgh Castle

Location: Drumburgh

Photo of Drumburgh Castle

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

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Drumburgh Castle

Location: Drumburgh

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Great Orton Beacon

Location: Great Orton

Photo of Great Orton Beacon

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

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Great Orton Beacon

Location: Great Orton

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A Fishy Tale

Location: Maryport

Photo of A Fishy Tale

Click here to see the Google location of this landmark

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A Fishy Tale

Location: Maryport

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The Folly

Rickerby Park, Carlisle

Photo of The Folly

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The Folly

Rickerby Park, Carlisle

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The Cenotaph

Location: Rickerby Park

Photo of The Cenotaph

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The Cenotaph

Location: Rickerby Park

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Queen Victoria Monument and Carlisle Castle

Location: Bitts Park, Carlisle

Photo of Queen Victoria Monument and Carlisle Castle

Click here for the location on Google Maps

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Queen Victoria Monument and Carlisle Castle

Location: Bitts Park, Carlisle

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Eden Bridge Gardens

Location: Rickerby Park Entrance, Carlisle

Photo of Eden Bridge Gardens

Click here for location on google maps

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Eden Bridge Gardens

Location: Rickerby Park Entrance, Carlisle

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The Pagoda

Bitts Park, Carlisle

Photo of The Pagoda

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The Pagoda

Bitts Park, Carlisle

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River Greta Footbridge

Fitz Park, Keswick

Photo of River Greta Footbridge

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River Greta Footbridge

Fitz Park, Keswick

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Low Bridge

Fitz Park, Keswick

Photo of Low Bridge

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Photo of Low Bridge

Low Bridge

Fitz Park, Keswick

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Bobbin Mill Tunnel

Keswick - Threlkeld Railway Path

Photo of Bobbin Mill Tunnel

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Photo of Bobbin Mill Tunnel

Bobbin Mill Tunnel

Keswick - Threlkeld Railway Path

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Holme Head Bay Weir

Denton Holme, Carlisle (Carlisle- Dalston Cycle Path)

Photo of Holme Head Bay Weir

Click here to see location on google maps

Please be aware closures are planned for this path from 15th August 2022 for up to six months, so best to get this one in early. 

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Holme Head Bay Weir

Denton Holme, Carlisle (Carlisle- Dalston Cycle Path)

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Suggested Routes

The Big Yin

The Big Yin

Click here for the Big Yin Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 15 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

The Larl Yin

The Larl Yin

Click here for the Larl Yin Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 6 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

Aquarium to the Seaside

Aquarium to the Seaside

Click here for the Aquarium to the Seaside Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

Watchtree Loop

Watchtree Loop

Click here for the Watchtree Loop Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 3 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

Wedholme Flow Loop

Wedholme Flow Loop

Click here for the Wedholme Flow Loop Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

 

Suitable for all ages

Round the Island

Round the Island

Click here for the Round the Island Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

Abbeytown Seaside Loop

Abbeytown Seaside Loop

Click here for the Abbeytown Seaside Loop Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 5 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

Wampool Wander

Wampool Wander

Click here for the Wampool Wander Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

Bowness Common

Bowness Common

Click here for the Bowness Common Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 2 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

Glasson Moss

Glasson Moss

Click here for the Glasson Moss Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 1 landmark in total!

Suitable for all ages

Silloth Promenade to Eastcote Lighthouse,

Silloth Promenade to Eastcote Lighthouse,

Click here for the Silloth Promenade Google Maps Route

If you are cycling this route you will collect 4 landmarks in total!

Suitable for all ages

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