Tarns of the Fells Festival

Programme of Events

Events are free, however places are limited, so please book with Izzy Thorne, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Cumbria Wildlife Trust on 01539 816300.

16th to 31st July 2005

Tarns near Finsthwaite – 16 July 11.00-3.00
(4-5 hrs)

A walk looking at the water bodies near Finsthwaite

Angle Tarn, Ullswater – 19 July 10.30-4.30
(6 hrs)

A guided walk to Boredale Hause and Angle Tarn

Three Tarns Walk, Watendlath - 20 July 10.00-4.00
(6 hrs)

High level walk visiting Watendlath Tarn, Dock Tarn and Blea Tarn

Guided walk to Beacon Tarn and other small water bodies on Blawith Fell

Dragons & Damsels at Scaleby Moss, Carlisle - 22 July 1.00-4.00
(3 hrs)

Exploring the flora and fauna of a peat moss with bog pools.

Exploring Talkin Tarn, Brampton – 23 July 10.30-12.30
(2 hrs)

An opportunity for children to explore and learn about the life in Talkin Tarn

Three Tarns Walk, Eskdale – 25 July 11.00-5.00
(6 hrs)

Learn about the natural history of Blea Tarn, Burnmore Tarn and Eel Tarn

Lanty’s Tarn, Patterdale – 26 July 10.30-12.30
(2 hrs)

Climb through the woods above Ullswater and discover the ice house hidden next to Lanty’s Tarn

Pond Roadshow at Plumgarths, Kendal – 28 July 10.30-12.30
(2 hrs)

An opportunity for children to discover the life of a pond

The Plants of Blea Tarn, Eskdale – 30 July 10.30-3.30
(4-5 hrs)

Do a survey and learn about the aquatic plants that inhabit Blea Tarn

Foulshaw Explorer Day, Witherslack – 31 July 11.00-3.00
(4 hrs)

Exploring the flora and fauna of a peat moss with bog pools

Events are free, however places are limited, so please book with Izzy Thorne, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Cumbria Wildlife Trust on 01539 816300.