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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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this month

Do we still enjoy a golden age of travel in lakes?
David McVey asks if the Lakes are still enjoying transport heaven.

Bridges of Cumbria county
Maggie B Dickinson looks at Lakeland’s rich heritage of packhorse bridges and routes.

Dying breed’s fight for survival

Matthew Appleby looks at otterhounds, a breed of dog rarer than the giant panda.

Layers of history down by the river

Lynne Woods spends a day in Armathwaite.

Love affair with great little fell
Steve Goodier visits Holme Fell on his tour of Motorists’ Mountains.

Rising from the waters
Suzanne Elsworth meets Claire Watson who lost her business in last November’s floods but is bouncing back.

Quaker tapestry of life

Kevin Hopkinson finds out about a large-scale embroidery project that is now housed in Kendal.

End of an era for man who shapes history
Sculptor Colin Telfer tells Tony Greenbank about the inspiration for his statues around west Cumbria.

You just know when it’s right
Photographer John Morrison talks about what makes a good picture, and how you get a feel for it.

If it hadn’t been for Henry

How George Orwell might not have been around to finish his most famous novel, by Paul Heslop.

Walking 1: Caw
Mary Welsh heads up this rugged hill to find breathtaking views.

Walking 2: Ullock Pike
Keith Wood walks along this delightful, airy ridge, and bags three Wainwrights into the bargain.

An eye for a stone Waller
Stephen Edmondson talks to Tony Greenbank about his work and their mark on the landscape.

Land girl’s abiding memories
Andrew Gallon shares the reminiscences of wartime Land Army girl, Barbara Cameron-McIntosh.

   

 

john potter photography
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