BlencathraTim
@blencathratim.bsky.social
'Not all those who wander are lost' -often said in our campervan. Always a Geographer now a Trustee for Futureproof Cumbria (formerly CAfS). FRGS.All views are my own.
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Blencathra in the #snow #LakeDistrict today ✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts #Wainwrights @christownsend.bsky.social @fellranger.bsky.social @teamwalking.bsky.social @johnmanningpct.bsky.social @onloughrigg.bsky.social @ghurford.bsky.social good if chilly walking weather ❄️🥶
Only a few days to go👍 #LakeDistrict www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/futureproo... @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Only a few days to go👍 #LakeDistrict www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/futureproo... @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social
Winter wonderland in the #LakeDistrict continues ✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts #Wainwrights a back road to Blencathra and great images from @mplandscapes.bsky.social @ghurford.bsky.social & @suewilkinson.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Winter wonderland in the #LakeDistrict continues ✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts #Wainwrights a back road to Blencathra and great images from @mplandscapes.bsky.social @ghurford.bsky.social & @suewilkinson.bsky.social
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Lots of fabulous prizes to be won! 🤩
Why not try your luck 🍀 and show support for a climate-friendly Cumbria? 💚
Futureproof Cumbria's Festive Prize Draw www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/futureproo...
Why not try your luck 🍀 and show support for a climate-friendly Cumbria? 💚
Futureproof Cumbria's Festive Prize Draw www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/futureproo...
Futureproof Cumbria's Festive Prize Draw
Enter now to win one of 20 fab prizes and help our charity to support people, communities and businesses in Cumbria to take climate action.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Lots of fabulous prizes to be won! 🤩
Why not try your luck 🍀 and show support for a climate-friendly Cumbria? 💚
Futureproof Cumbria's Festive Prize Draw www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/futureproo...
Why not try your luck 🍀 and show support for a climate-friendly Cumbria? 💚
Futureproof Cumbria's Festive Prize Draw www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/futureproo...
Amber warning for snow as freezing cold snap grips UK www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK weather: Amber warning for snow as freezing cold snap continues
Forecasters say temperatures will fall below zero overnight and there will be more snow and ice in some areas on Thursday.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Amber warning for snow as freezing cold snap grips UK www.bbc.com/news/article...
Blencathra in the #snow #LakeDistrict today ✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts #Wainwrights @christownsend.bsky.social @fellranger.bsky.social @teamwalking.bsky.social @johnmanningpct.bsky.social @onloughrigg.bsky.social @ghurford.bsky.social good if chilly walking weather ❄️🥶
November 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Blencathra in the #snow #LakeDistrict today ✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts #Wainwrights @christownsend.bsky.social @fellranger.bsky.social @teamwalking.bsky.social @johnmanningpct.bsky.social @onloughrigg.bsky.social @ghurford.bsky.social good if chilly walking weather ❄️🥶
First dusting of #snow on Clough Head..Blencathra #lakedistrict still in the clouds @jenhenders.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
First dusting of #snow on Clough Head..Blencathra #lakedistrict still in the clouds @jenhenders.bsky.social
#Halloween🎃 take’s it’s toll again 😉
November 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
#Halloween🎃 take’s it’s toll again 😉
Time to move those stones again
October 26, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Time to move those stones again
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Come with us and explore a rainforest! 🌳🍄
Staveley Woodlands is one of the last magical fragments of temperate rainforest in the #LakeDistrict and our ✨ Reserve of the Month ✨
Visiting info ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/staveley-woodlands
Staveley Woodlands is one of the last magical fragments of temperate rainforest in the #LakeDistrict and our ✨ Reserve of the Month ✨
Visiting info ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/staveley-woodlands
October 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Come with us and explore a rainforest! 🌳🍄
Staveley Woodlands is one of the last magical fragments of temperate rainforest in the #LakeDistrict and our ✨ Reserve of the Month ✨
Visiting info ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/staveley-woodlands
Staveley Woodlands is one of the last magical fragments of temperate rainforest in the #LakeDistrict and our ✨ Reserve of the Month ✨
Visiting info ⬇️
www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/staveley-woodlands
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#RomanSiteSaturday
A Banger! 💥
Hardknott #Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the Hardknott Pass in the English county of #Cumbria. The fort was built between 120-138 on a rocky spur.
#Archaeology #History
A Banger! 💥
Hardknott #Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the Hardknott Pass in the English county of #Cumbria. The fort was built between 120-138 on a rocky spur.
#Archaeology #History
October 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#RomanSiteSaturday
A Banger! 💥
Hardknott #Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the Hardknott Pass in the English county of #Cumbria. The fort was built between 120-138 on a rocky spur.
#Archaeology #History
A Banger! 💥
Hardknott #Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the Hardknott Pass in the English county of #Cumbria. The fort was built between 120-138 on a rocky spur.
#Archaeology #History
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The Lake District is the perfect place to explore car-free.
Penrith Bike Hire delivers to locations within 15 miles of Penrith and even has a collection point at the station.
You can also use this journey planner designed for walkers and cyclists to help you find routes.👇
travelactively.co.uk...
Penrith Bike Hire delivers to locations within 15 miles of Penrith and even has a collection point at the station.
You can also use this journey planner designed for walkers and cyclists to help you find routes.👇
travelactively.co.uk...
October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The Lake District is the perfect place to explore car-free.
Penrith Bike Hire delivers to locations within 15 miles of Penrith and even has a collection point at the station.
You can also use this journey planner designed for walkers and cyclists to help you find routes.👇
travelactively.co.uk...
Penrith Bike Hire delivers to locations within 15 miles of Penrith and even has a collection point at the station.
You can also use this journey planner designed for walkers and cyclists to help you find routes.👇
travelactively.co.uk...
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More mushrooms anyone? 👀
You ask, we deliver! Fungi season is afoot, so we thought we'd share just a few of our amazing finds from around #Cumbria
What have been your favourite fungi finds? 🤔
#NatureInFlux #LakeDistrict #Autumn
You ask, we deliver! Fungi season is afoot, so we thought we'd share just a few of our amazing finds from around #Cumbria
What have been your favourite fungi finds? 🤔
#NatureInFlux #LakeDistrict #Autumn
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
More mushrooms anyone? 👀
You ask, we deliver! Fungi season is afoot, so we thought we'd share just a few of our amazing finds from around #Cumbria
What have been your favourite fungi finds? 🤔
#NatureInFlux #LakeDistrict #Autumn
You ask, we deliver! Fungi season is afoot, so we thought we'd share just a few of our amazing finds from around #Cumbria
What have been your favourite fungi finds? 🤔
#NatureInFlux #LakeDistrict #Autumn
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At this time of year, with UK summer weather coming to an end, many people’s thoughts turn to winter sun holidays. A favourite destination for me is #Lanzarote in the #CanaryIslands. If you are lucky enough to be going there I have some walk suggestions at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lanz...
October 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
At this time of year, with UK summer weather coming to an end, many people’s thoughts turn to winter sun holidays. A favourite destination for me is #Lanzarote in the #CanaryIslands. If you are lucky enough to be going there I have some walk suggestions at www.happyhiker.co.uk/MyWalks/Lanz...
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In swamps and marshes, people occasionally see mysterious blue-tinged flashes of light above water, which have commonly been associated with ghosts or spirits. Now physicists may have finally worked out what causes them.
We may finally know what causes will-o’-the-wisps
Mysterious flashes of light seen in swamps and bogs could be caused by burning methane or other gases, ignited by sparks that fly between bubbles in water
www.newscientist.com
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In swamps and marshes, people occasionally see mysterious blue-tinged flashes of light above water, which have commonly been associated with ghosts or spirits. Now physicists may have finally worked out what causes them.
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts #France at the Somme yesterday at the poignant Devonshires Cemetery @pastpreservers.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare ‘The Devonshires held this trench.The Devonshires hold it still’.July 1st 1916
October 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts #France at the Somme yesterday at the poignant Devonshires Cemetery @pastpreservers.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare ‘The Devonshires held this trench.The Devonshires hold it still’.July 1st 1916
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✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Camping in Péronne #France amidst the fallen on the Somme @pastpreservers.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare Was it for this the clay grew tall ? …from Wilfred Owen, Futility
October 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Camping in Péronne #France amidst the fallen on the Somme @pastpreservers.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare Was it for this the clay grew tall ? …from Wilfred Owen, Futility
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Join us on 23 Oct for a national online launch of Cumbria Climate Assembly. We’ll be joined by Delia Smith, trusted cook and champion of listening to everyday voices, in conversation with assembly members.
📅Thursday 23 Oc, 1-2 pm (via Zoom)
👉 Book your free place now:https://ow.ly/keJw50X5Ay3
📅Thursday 23 Oc, 1-2 pm (via Zoom)
👉 Book your free place now:https://ow.ly/keJw50X5Ay3
October 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Join us on 23 Oct for a national online launch of Cumbria Climate Assembly. We’ll be joined by Delia Smith, trusted cook and champion of listening to everyday voices, in conversation with assembly members.
📅Thursday 23 Oc, 1-2 pm (via Zoom)
👉 Book your free place now:https://ow.ly/keJw50X5Ay3
📅Thursday 23 Oc, 1-2 pm (via Zoom)
👉 Book your free place now:https://ow.ly/keJw50X5Ay3
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Camping in Péronne #France amidst the fallen on the Somme @pastpreservers.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare Was it for this the clay grew tall ? …from Wilfred Owen, Futility
October 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Camping in Péronne #France amidst the fallen on the Somme @pastpreservers.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare Was it for this the clay grew tall ? …from Wilfred Owen, Futility
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✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts In Cap Ferret #France Oyster season in full swing -only eat when it is a French month ending with ‘ re’😎👍 Great views from the lighthouse @onloughrigg.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts In Cap Ferret #France Oyster season in full swing -only eat when it is a French month ending with ‘ re’😎👍 Great views from the lighthouse @onloughrigg.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts In Cap Ferret #France Oyster season in full swing -only eat when it is a French month ending with ‘ re’😎👍 Great views from the lighthouse @onloughrigg.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts In Cap Ferret #France Oyster season in full swing -only eat when it is a French month ending with ‘ re’😎👍 Great views from the lighthouse @onloughrigg.bsky.social @carolinemills99.bsky.social #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Puy de Sancy..1885m #France The highest part of the Massif Central…however did walk some of it in the cable car 😉It was hot 😎👍 #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare
September 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Puy de Sancy..1885m #France The highest part of the Massif Central…however did walk some of it in the cable car 😉It was hot 😎👍 #TravelBloggersCommunity @travelbugsworld.bsky.social #TravelBlogShare
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✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Here is a man taking his birds for a ‘walk’ in the mountains (Auvergne France)Thought I had seen it all with dogs and cats backpacked…apparently not😉 @travelbugsworld.bsky.social @alastairhumphreys.bsky.social @christownsend.bsky.social @pastpreservers.bsky.social @baldhiker.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:09 AM
✈️🗺️ #TravelAddicts Here is a man taking his birds for a ‘walk’ in the mountains (Auvergne France)Thought I had seen it all with dogs and cats backpacked…apparently not😉 @travelbugsworld.bsky.social @alastairhumphreys.bsky.social @christownsend.bsky.social @pastpreservers.bsky.social @baldhiker.com