Drumbrugh in north Cumbria was where we headed for our walk a few days ago and we were not disappointed.
On the lookout for snakes and fruit
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August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our destination is the Finlandrigg nature reserve just outside of Carlisle. The venue was chosen as it has been a while since we have been, we know that it should be reasonably clean and it should be full of sniffs.
Summer fruit, a giant bug and mud
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August 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our expedition to the north of Carlisle takes us to a Green Flag award winning wood where we see giant bugs and help gather some summer fruit.
In search of wildlife in Carlisle
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July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Not sure if Buster could handle a big walk mum decides we should head to the north of the city and investigate further the Kingmoor nature reserve.
Mabie Forest – Dumfries, Scotland
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June 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Heading north for our expedition yesterday we arrived at a new place called Mabie Forest. Situated just outside Dumfries in Southern Scotland, Mabie Forest has been run by the Forestry Commission since 1943. It took a little time to find as it is not signposted from Dumfries town centre or the A75. It also didn’t [...]
A new walk at Kingmoor
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September 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
With an air temperature of 13 degrees and white fluffy clouds in the sky we escaped the confines of the house for another expedition, this time to the north of Carlisle. Our destination was to be the Kingmoor North Nature Reserve on the side of the former 14 Maintainance Unit (14MU) depot. This is a [...]
Kingmoor Nature Reserve visited, Carlisle
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June 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
To the woods near Carlisle today for our big walk of the week. The Kingmoor Nature Reserve to the north of the City was to be our destination as dad didn’t fancy going to far with rain clouds circling overhead. He thought that at least the trees would provide a bit of cover if it [...]
