Industrial heritage of the Whitehaven Coast guided walk
Brought to you by the National Trust for the Festival of Archaeology and Heritage Open Day. Take in the views and learn about the particular history of the area on a guided walk along the Whitehaven Coast trail.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Ranger Chris Gomersall will guide you on a 2 hour walk along the coast where he will talk about the mining history of this area of the coast as well as the stories around the founding of Whitehaven. Take a step back in time as you imagine what it would have been like when the town was a bustling port, busy with imports and exports travelling by sea. Of course, the high view over the sea with the flowering meadows we have been working to restore makes for a picture perfect day everyone can enjoy.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This is a guided walk aimed at adults.
- Meeting point
Outside Beacon Museum, Whitehaven Harbour, West Strand, CA28 7LS what3words ///occurs.edits.sports
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather forecast, this event will be held rain or shine, and please wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring change for P&D car parks.
- Accessibility
We'll be walking from the harbour up to the former Haig Pit. The walk is on established paths which are a mix of tarmac and compacted crushed stone. The walk involves climbing steps.
- Other
Dogs on leads welcome.
Upcoming events
Play Trail
Bring the whole family and join in a free and easy day of fun with balance bikes, volleyball, badminton, sack races and more. Why not bring a picnic and enjoy the views or take a walk through the wildflower meadows.
Lend a hand days - Bulb Planting
Drop in any time between 12-3pm to lend Ranger Chris a hand with planting spring bulbs to brighten up this stretch of coast and provide nectar sources for pollinators.