"A Walk along the River Petteril visiting Wreay"

Getting there.
This walk is located on the North West Coast of England in Cumbria near to Carlisle and just off the M6 Motorway.(Location showing M6)
By bus from Carlisle to Harraby via London Road...heading for the Golden Fleece Roundabout, see map. (please check before boarding)

Wreay Woods

Wreay Woods

Wreay Woods Nature Reserve is just a small part of a once much larger woodland along The River Petterill.Tree have been felled over many years for timber and to make way for farm land.Today Cumbria Wildlife Trust manage this ancient riverside woodland.

St Mary's Church Wreay

The Church 

A memorial church and mausoleum bulit in memory of Katherine Losh who lived in the village 1835. Built at the direction of her sister Sara after her travels in Italy which led to a style reminiscent of a Roman Basillica.

M6 Motorway

This is the Main access route to the walk.
In Cumbria the motorway follows the route of the first century Roman Road throught the area.

River Petterill

The Dipper , the currents of the river hold no fear for this popular chubby bird, with its white bib and short tail, as it dives headlong into the river in search of food. 

This walk has been reproduced with the kind permission of The Liesure Services Dept. of Carlisle City Council (Countryside Officer). Carlisle City Council Services    

Thank you

NW.


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