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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · 5d

Time to move those stones again

BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · 5d

If you get the chance the ‘Echoes of Yorkshire: The Museum Illuminated
24 October – 2 November 2025’ in #York is well worth a visit 👍

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Cumbria Wildlife Trust @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Jon Hawke @archaeohawke.bsky.social · 6d

#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

Hardknott Roman Fort is an archeological site, the remains of the Roman fort Mediobogdum, located on the western side of the challenging Hardknott Pass in the English Lake District. The fort was built between 120 and 138 on a rocky spur, and was initially garrisoned by a detachment of the Cohors IV Delmatarum from the Dalmatian coast (in modern Croatia). It was abandoned around a decade later, then reoccupied circa 200 and remained in use for much of the next two centuries.

Built between about 120 and 138, the fort was abandoned during the Antonine advance into Scotland during the mid-2nd century. The fort was reoccupied around 200 and continued in use until the last years of the 4th century. During this time, an extensive vicus developed outside the fort. The initial Roman garrison here was a detachment of 500 infantry of the Cohors IV Delmatarum from the Dalmatian coast.

Leather objects from Roman occupation have been found at the site. A 1965 excavation found a piece of leather near the granary, thought to be part of soldier's jerkin. Another excavation in 1968 by Dorothy Charlesworth and J. H. Thornton uncovered more leather, including several shoes.

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Lake District National Park @lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social · 6d

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...

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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · 15d

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... #LakeDistrict

Underground zip wire plan for Lake District approved by judge

Campaigners say go-ahead for ‘theme park’ attraction in quarry could imperil area’s Unesco world heritage status

www.theguardian.com

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Cumbria Wildlife Trust @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social · 15d

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

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HappyHiker @happyhiker.bsky.social · 24d

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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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 24d

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

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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · 26d

✈️🗺️ #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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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · 28d

✈️🗺️ #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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Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social · 28d

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

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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · 28d

✈️🗺️ #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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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · Sep 26

✈️🗺️ #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

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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · Sep 26

✈️🗺️ #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

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BlencathraTim @blencathratim.bsky.social · Sep 21

✈️🗺️ #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