Join us on a walk, which will include;
The development of the farm
The Roman fort
The coming of the railway and motorway to the Lune Gorge
The environmental schemes that the farm is involved in
The walk will be led by Guardian Country Diarist Andrea Meanwell, who has written 7 books about upland farming.
Books will be available to buy as well as farm produce.
Please wear stout shoes. This is a working farm, visitors must be supervised, please do not come other than at the agreed times for a guided walk.
This event was supported by leading family history website, Findmypast, who provided access to their records as part of their sponsorship of ‘Everyday Histories’, the festival theme. Discover your ancestors' stories at findmypast.co.uk
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- Walks: 1100 & 1300
- Saturday 19 September:
- Walk at 11.00
Location & directions
Low Borrowbridge Farm, Tebay, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3XX
- Directions:
- Farm is first farm on right after you come under the motorway
- Contact on day:
- Andrea Meanwell
- Telephone number:
- +447568108654
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/heritage-open-day-tickets-1995457484051?aff=oddtdtcreator
Booking is via Eventbrite
- Booking contact name:
- Andrea Meanwell
- Booking telephone number:
- +447568108654
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/andrea-meanwell-46422286123
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
No dogs please. Uneven ground.
Additional information
Walk leader is a qualified archaeologist
- Max number of people:
- 30
- Estimated duration:
-
2 hour(s)
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