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30/08/2026

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Aerial shot of Hardknott Roman Fort in the Lake District, Cumbria, England. It was taken yesterday by Jim Hunt.

You can see from this photo just how dramatically situated this fort is. One of the highest and most remote Roman forts in England, it was built in the 2nd century AD to guard the route through the mountains, which followed a similar route through the pass as the modern road seen on the right. This road connected Roman settlements at Ambleside and Ravenglass, with Hardknott located roughly halfway between them (map in comments).

The Roman name for the fort was Mediobogdum, and it was built and garrisoned by the Fourth Cohort of Dalmatians from modern Croatia and Montenegro. The arrow in the photo points to a flat piece of land that was probably the parade ground. The soldiers moved an estimated 5,000 cubic metres of stone and earth to create the parade ground on what is otherwise rough, uneven ground.

The fort seems to have been abandoned in the same century it was built, possibly within a few decades.

📷 Jim Hunt

22/08/2026

21/08/2026

Down the lane from Herdwicks. Fun and crafting this weekend. Plus the fabulous coffee, cake and gelato shop 😋👏

Getting ready for fun and craft weekend at Harbour Lights.

20/08/2026

All weather attractions Fantastic value combined tickets available from Haverthwaite booking office.

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

In the north of the County today

🚴 When will the Tour of Britain Women pass through your area (this Wednesday 19 August)?

The riders are expected to pass through communities at approximately:

📍 Whitehaven: 11.43am to 11.55am
📍 High Harrington: 11.57am to 12.07pm
📍 Workington: 12.01pm to 12.17pm
📍 Flimby: 12.12pm to 12.25pm
📍 Maryport: 12.16pm to 12.30pm
📍 Allonby: 12.28pm to 12.45pm
📍 Silloth: 12.44pm to 1.04pm
📍 Wigton: 1.12pm to 1.38pm
📍 Caldbeck: 1.30pm to 2pm
📍 Aspatria: 2pm to 2.37pm
📍 Cockermouth (first passage): 2.21pm to 3.02pm
🏁 Cockermouth (finish): 3pm to 3.50pm

⏱️ Timings are approximate and lead vehicles may arrive around 15 minutes before the riders.

⚠️ Rolling road closures will be in place as the race passes through each area.

For more information visit: www.cumberland.gov.uk/TourofBritain