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 January issue:

Raking over the past
Alexandra Preston discovers a father and son business, one of the last rakemakers in the country.

First footing
Steve Goodier pays tribute to two trailblazers who established fell walking as a recreational experience.

Summer Blues
Lowther Trials are washed out months before they are due to happen.

Top man
Tony Greenbank encounters a mountain rescue team leader with only one rule in mind – safety first and foremost.

A Lakeland year
Terry Fletcher previews the arrival of a ‘little sister’ on the art scene.

Essential Lakeland library
Steve Goodier celebrates a writer, way ahead of his time, who left a great guide book behind.

Seat of his pants
Tom Bowker finds even modest fells can catch you unawares.

Quality of light
John Morrison tells how a bad forecast can yield the best pictures.

Hard grind
Terry Fletcher hears a miller’s tale of restoring an ancient watermill.

One last run
Bluebird could be back on Coniston if the public back a byelaw change.

Wet and unloved
John Burland finds the fell Wainwright dismissed as ‘not worth climbing’ now has its own fan club.

Reprieve
Meals are back on the menu at Black Sail after a U-turn by the YHA.

Young blood
Tony Greenbank meets an Eskdale couple who are exceptions to the usual hill farming rule.