Recent Projects

Alston Moor Environmental Action Plan

Finding Alston Moor's Grot Spots?

Over the last few months a public consultation has been undertaken in Alston Moor, to find out peoples environmental concerns. Photographic displays, public meetings and discussions and polls on the Cybermoor website all contributed to the Environmental Action Plan for Alston Moor.

Four projects were highlighted to be taken forward as pilots for Phase One of the plan.   These projects are:

•  The replacement of the tree seat in Garrigill

•  The restoration of the cast iron signpost in Nenthead

•  The organising and holding of a clean up event in Alston

•  The production of a wildflower leaflet for Haggs Bank SSSI

For more information contact ECCP.

Sheepfolds is a countywide sculpture in the landscape project created by the internationally acclaimed artist Andy Goldsworthy which connects directly with the farming heritage of Cumbria.

Goldsworthy has reconstructed nearly 50 disused sheepfolds and responded creatively to each sheepfold in relation to its context and location.

Commissioned by Cumbria County Council, the project has been managed by ECCP over recent years.

A free leaflet is available and you can visit the County Council's website on www.sheepfolds.org. For any other information contact ECCP.

For more info click here.

Poetry Path

A year in the life of a hill farmer. The Poetry Path is a celebration of the hill farmer's ancient and enduring relationship with the beautiful landscape in and around the upper Eden valley.

Twelve short poems written by local poet Meg Peacocke have been carved by lettering artist Pip Hall into blocks of stone installed at intervals along a circuital route either side of the river Eden near Kirkby Stephen.

An illustrated booklet, which includes all the poems and directions to follow the route, is available price £2.00.

For more info click here

This was an ECCP initiative to mark the new Millennium prompted by the announcement of Visual Arts Year in 1996. Each by a different artist, they have been installed at dispersed locations beside public paths along the entire length of the River Eden.

Each selected sculptor then worked in residence for six weeks.The artists brief allowed as much creative freedom as possible, to produce site-specific sculpture, which harmonises with the landscape and captures the essence of each locality.

An illustrated booklet including maps and directions for finding the sculptures is available, price £2.00.

For more info click here or visit the Eden Arts.

South Tyne Trail

A joint project with Northumberland County Council

Enjoy the spectacular 23 mile walk or cycle from the stone sculpture at the Source, down the South Tyne valley to Haltwhistle. Experience abundant and rare wildflowers, mining heritage, stunning waterfalls and rocky gorges along the upper valley.

There is easy and safe walking or cycling for all the family along the smooth surfaced trail on the lower reaches of the disused railway track where there are many access points. 'Easy Going' sections are ideal for people with restricted mobility, wheelchairs or pushchairs.

The walking and cycling routes are 'braided', running separate in places then joining in others. The walking route is waymarked but the cycle route is not. The railway-side footpath between Alston and Slaggyford is not suitable for cycles. Combine your walk with a ride on the South Tynedale heritage railway from Alston Station.

Please note that there is no motor vehicle access to The Source - the last two miles must be walked or cycled.

Full details in the information leaflet and map available from TICs or from ECCP.

For more info click here