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The Cumbria - The Lake District podcasts will include features on what to see and do in the area. Each month or so we will add new podcasts.

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Wainwright walk to Helm Crag
Posted: October 2007

Follow Alfred Wainwright's footsteps up Helm Crag - the commanding hilltop overlooking Grasmere and Dunmail Raise which resembles a Lion and a Lamb, and what Wainwright described as the “best known hill in the country.”

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Keith Floyd cooks Cumbria on a Plate
Posted: May 2007

Legendary celebrity chef Keith Floyd has created a tantalising dish celebrating all that is best about Cumbrian food for an exclusive 'vodcast'.

A video podcast in the MP4 format.

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A Video Travelcast by Simon Calder of The Independent
Posted: April 2007

A video Travelcast from Simon Calder, travel editor for The Independent. Simon starts his trip at Hardknott Roman Fort, one of the best-preserved Roman forts of its era in Europe. He then takes to bike,steam train and Lake Cruise to make his way around Cumbria - The Lake District. He visits the former homes of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, samples the culinary delights of Ambleside, before taking to the trees from some Tarzan-esque antics at an outdoor adventure centre.

A video podcast in the MP4 format.

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A Travelcast by Simon Calder of The Independent
Posted: April 2007

A Travelcast from Simon Calder, travel editor for The Independent. Simon starts his trip at Hardknott Roman Fort, one of the best-preserved Roman forts of its era in Europe. He then takes to bike,steam train and Lake Cruise to make his way around Cumbria - The Lake District. He visits the former homes of Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, samples the culinary delights of Ambleside, before taking to the trees from some Tarzan-esque antics at an outdoor adventure centre.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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The views from Muncaster Castle
Posted: March 2007

Peter talks about the different views from his home, Muncaster Castle.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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The gardens at Muncaster Castle
Posted: March 2007

Peter talks about the gardens and flowers at muncaster, from the fields of bluebells to the colourful rhodedendrons.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Beatrix Potter in Cumbria - The Lake District
Posted: January 2007

With Beatrix Potter mania sweeping the nation following the release of a biopic of the cherished children's author's life Miss Potter, Paul Gardner takes a tour around the many attractions and places that keep her legacy alive for visitors to Cumbria - The Lake District.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Jean Christophe Novelli on Cumbrian food
Posted: January 2007

Jean Christophe Novelli talks to Paul Gardner about his love of the area, local Cumbrian produce and his favourite cumbrian dessert, cartmel sticky toffee pudding.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Christmas in Cumbria - The Lake District
Posted: December 2006

With the festive season on its way and a chill arriving to the streets, Paul Gardner outlines just some of the things visitors to Cumbria - the Lake District can do this winter. These range from a special Santa cruise on Lake Windermere, to details about shopping in and around Carlisle the Christmas City, as well information about walks and how to have the best Boxing Day ever.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Lake District Memories
Posted: November 2006

Adventurer, television presenter and travel writer Ben Fogle loves Cumbria and The Lake District. In this exclusive podcast interview he reveals what keeps him coming back again and again.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Colours of Autumn
Posted: October 2006

Join Paul Gardner as he guides you through the best places and walks to enjoy the autumn colours.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.

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Cumbria's Summer Gardens
Posted: June 2006

During the summer months Cumbria - The Lake District's gardens explode into a riot of colour, aromas and textures. In this exclusive podcast the chairman of BBC Radio 4's 'Gardeners Question Time' explains how the green-fingered are spoilt for choice as Cumbria's gardens explode into a riot of colour, aromas and textures during the summer months.

An audio podcast in MP3 format.