Cumbria magazine

For over 50 years Cumbria has been bringing a breath of the fells and valleys to devotees all over the world. Each month the magazine introduces readers to the characters who shape this beautiful corner of England. Every issue boasts a combination of stunning photography and informative articles about the people, history, countryside and traditions that give the Lake District its unique flavour.

Over 13,000 copies of Cumbria are sold every month and it is estimated that every copy bought is read by at least five people.

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In the July issue of Cumbria:

Renaissance for vintage port
David Pilling visits Whitehaven, once one of Britain’s major ports, as it prepares to mark 300 years of history.

Secrets, selkies and sizzlers
Tony Greenbank meets a champion Cumberland sausage maker as the product bids for EU protection status.

Clock on to the night shift
Steve Goodier enjoys a different fell walking experience – going out after dark.

Flowers in the clouds
John Sears goes hunting for alpines in one of Lakeland’s wildest valleys.

Nabbing the Nab
Tom Bowker heads into once-forbidden country to collect the summit every Wainwright-bagger had to trespass to collect.

Tuned to his master’s voice
Tony Greenbank meets a sheepdog trainer as much in demand by the general public as by farmers.

Real head Turner
Terry Fletcher looks at a unique exhibition in the Lakes of arguably Britain’s greatest artist.

Photo essay
John Morrison prefers life in the slow lane on a much-quieter Windermere these days.

The essential Lakeland library
Steve Goodier finds there is much to interest a lover of the Lakes in the writings of Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Art mirroring life
Jenny Lewis strolls along the prom at Grange-over-Sands to see a giant open-air art show.

A Lakeland year
Terry Fletcher discovers communities rallying to keep alive a centuries-old tradition.

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COMING UP IN THE AUGUST ISSUE OF CUMBRIA

We sample Lakeland’s newest attraction – the ultimate mountain bike ride.

Meet a farmer swapping his traditional sheep for goats.

Join a manhunt over the high fells.

Look forward to Grasmere’s spectacular sports.

And discover how Lakeland’s last wolf was killed – by a train.

Plus we have two great recommended walks and your full holiday What’s On guide.

The August issue will be on sale July 25th – £1.99 – order a copy now with your newsagent or call 01756 701033 to take out a subscription.