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We are near the end of our programme. The last chance to get funding from LEADER+ is this winter. We will be starting a new programme some time next year - so do watch this space - we will be announcing it when we know the details ourselves.



 


Milk Matters: Discover milk and dairy products in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria

Discover milk and dairy products in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria

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Stone Settings: Discover uses of rock in the landscape around Keswick and Borrowdale

Discover uses of rock in the landscape around Keswick and Borrowdale

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Greenwood Trails: Discover traditional woodland industries in four walking trails.

Discover traditional woodland industries in four walking trails

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The water district - discover water resources and their management in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria

Discover water resources and their management in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria. This leaflet covers the water cycle, weather recording, water for export, water quality, Cumbrian fish, Cumbrian spring water and reservoir rambles.

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Mineral Wealth Product Trail

Discover the mining and mineral heritage of the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria. This leaflet covers mining, dressing, power, transportation, mining communities and gunpowder, as well as mineral products.

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Coppice Crafts: product trail

Discover how the coppiced woodlands of Cumbria provided livelihoods in the past and today.

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From Rocks to Riches

Discover the rich geological heritage of the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria from types of rock to early uses to modern rock sculptures

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Dry Stone Walls

Discover the different types of walls in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria. This leaflet covers everything to do with Cumbria's walls to features in the walls to sheep folds and pin folds; wall construction, different wall types and walls as wildlife habitats.

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Fell Ponies: Discover Cumbria's Native Fell Ponies - past and present

Fell Ponies traces the history of Fell Ponies in Cumbria up to present day ponies. It covers attributes, horse sales and contact details for further information.

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Fell Sheep: Discover the traditional breeds of sheep in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria

Fell Sheep looks at the three main breeds of fell sheep found in the county: the Herdwick, Rough Fell and Swaledale. Each is described in detail, along with information on the meat and woollen products being developed from each breed.

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Woollen Ways - Discover teh wool textile industry of teh Fells and Dales area of Cumbria

Woollen Ways traces the history of Cumbria's textile trade. In farmhouses and villages throughout Cumbria whole families were engaged in turning raw fleece into finished 'pieces' of cloth.

Recently, a revival of interest in woollen crafts has generated a plethora of local crafts people who are turning local wool into a huge array of colourful and imaginative woollen products.

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Taste of Honey in Fells and Dales area of Cumbria

A Taste of Honey looks at the history of beekeeping in Cumbria, the process of making honey and suggests places to find further information on the subject.

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Stone Settings in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria

Stone Settings looks at the use of rock in the landscape and focuses on two trails in the Keswick-Threlkeld-Borrowdale area.

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Sausage Secrets Trail

Sausage Secrets details a history of Cumberland Sausage, its rise in popularity and current moves to give Cumberland Sausage protected status.

A selection of prize winning Cumberland sausage makers
are also listed.

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Apple Appeal Trail

Discover the wide variety of apples growing in the Fells and Dales area of Cumbria, a history of apple growing, public apple orchards, different varieties and apple events

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Organic Origins Trail

Find out all about organic producers in the fells and dales area, challenges faced by organic farmers, quality standards and useful contacts

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The Ale Trail
Find out all about breweries in the Fells & Dales area, beer festivals, history and outlets

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Damson Valleys Trail
Find out all about damsons in the
lyth valley - a walk through the valley, producers, outlets & history

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