Cumbria Guru @cumbriaguru.com π Cumbria Guru | Sharing the best of Cumbria's attractions, hidden gems, and local culture | Your guide to exploring the Lake District and beyond β¨ www.cumbriaguru.com
National Highways @nationalhighways.bsky.social National Highways look after the Major Trunk Roads & Motorways in England.
Not official account.
https://bsky.social/profile/raefilms
Windermere Lake Cruises @windermereboats.bsky.social π Windermere, Lake District | β΄οΈ Scenic cruises & boat hire | πΎ Dog friendly | π Open daily (except Christmas) | π« No need to pre book
https://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/
Stephen Winkley @winkley.bsky.social Forged in Lancashire. Burnished in Liverpool. Slowly and happily corroding in Cumbria.
Kevin Wilbraham @kpw1453.bsky.social Passionate about archives, archaeology and the medieval past.
Smartphone Photographer @pocket-ireland.com I take and edit my pictures with a smartphone.
(My current phone is a Google Pixel 10 Pro XL).
https://www.pocket-ireland.com/photography
Kerry @kerrysr.bsky.social Father and husband, retired Primary school Head, NWAS Community Trainer, Enhanced 1st Responder & 1st Aider. Usually found outdoors! Wainwrights 214/214
Cumbria/ Lake District
Julia Sier @juliasier.bsky.social Nursery manager, UDLR project. Conservation grower for local projects. Volunteer, rare plants, dormice, butterflies & pine martens. Phone photography. Cumbria.
Bradders π¬π§πΊπ¦π΅πΈπ΄πβοΈ @memarkyb.bsky.social Ex International Man of Steel! REACT Disaster Response Volunteer. #WRT Swiftwater Rescue Tech #SAR Search & Rescue Tech. Remote/Wilderness Medic. Veteran.
Kirstie Pelling @kirstiepelling.bsky.social Cumbrian rom-com author and reader. Fuelled by coffee and country music.
Jane Matthews @janematthews.bsky.social Author of The Carer's Handbook, Losing a Pet, Have the Best Year of Life. Newly relocated to the Lake District - please send umbrellas.
Dean Read @deanread.bsky.social Hiking | Camping | Trail & Ultra Running.
Sheffield, Peak District & Beyond.
Chris Routledge @chrisroutledge.bsky.social Writer, photographer, cyanotypist. Undergoing cosmic rearrangement. Born at 323ppm. https://chrisroutledge.pictures
Jen Lowthrop @jlowthrop.bsky.social Nature facilitator, charity consultant, hiking travel blogger, Coworking space founder and wannabe (more!) activist. Avid reader and dog mama. Chair of Peak District Foundation.
Futureproof Cumbria @futureproofcumbria.bsky.social We are Cumbria's climate change charity. Our vision is a zero carbon, greener Cumbria by 2037 - good for people, places and livelihoods. We help people, communities and organisations tackle the climate crisis by promoting action and supporting change.
Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social Books: Is A River Alive? (May β25), Underland, The Lost Words, The Old Ways etc | Films: River, Mountain, Upstream | Music: The Moon Also Rises, Lost In The Cedar Wood, etc
Nature, climate, people.
Prof at Cambridge.
https://linktr.ee/robmacfarlane
Kendal Mountain Festival @kendalmountainfest.bsky.social The world's largest cultural gathering for the Outdoor sector.
FILMS β’ SPEAKERS β’ BOOKS β’ ARTβ’ PHOTOGRAPHYβ’Β WORKSHOPS β’Β BASECAMP BRAND VILLAGE β’ SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Festival dates: 20 β 23 Nov 2025
Watch Festival films online via β Kendal Mountain Player
@stickmanw.bsky.social @stickmanw.bsky.social Retired and getting back to walking, birdwatching and fly fishing again!
Holy island pilgrim, Berwickshire based
@unitedutilities.bsky.social @unitedutilities.bsky.social
Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk Official UK Met Office account. Get the weather in your hand with our app: http://linktr.ee/MOContent
Stephanie @stephupnorth.bsky.social Live with a Border Collie. Cycling, walking, hiking, street drumming, photography, reading, drinking tea, eating cake.
The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social Wears a black cape and fights crime. Not Batman.
Sunday Times No.1 Bestselling authorβ’The Secret Barristerβ’#FakeLawβ’Nothing But The Truthβ’
Also writes thrillers. The Cut Throat Trial out now at all good bookshops.
Kill All The Lawyers coming July 2027β¦
Countrylook @countrylook.bsky.social Countrylook is a literary journal rooted in the countryside, where lived experience, quiet observation, and knowledge meet.
Tag photos @countrylook
Phil Sipocz @philsipocz.bsky.social Hill walker & general moocher. Lancastrian living in the beautiful Lake District. Just a big silly bugger. Half Hungarian, fully certifiable.
Tony Cole @yorktone.bsky.social Fell in love with a football ground. Takes photos, occasionally publishes books, frequently wonders why...
Stones, fields, rain, tea, terraces, crisps and terrible football.
Michael G π±πΉ πΊπ¦ π πΎ ππ @beardedwalker.bsky.social UK based photographer, mountain walker, outdoor swimmer and dog person living a quiet life in Cumbria/Northumberland, Intolerant of racists, bigots and bellendery.
www.sycamorebarn.com
Sony A7r3/4, S24 Ultra
No DM's, NFTs, Crypto/Traders, OF π« = Block
Duddon and Furness Mountain Rescue Team @dfmrt.bsky.social The Team is a voluntary organisation, available 24/7 365 days a year, to help hillgoers in need as well as aiding the wider community. Currently DFMRT has around 35 active members. We are based in Broughton in Furness.
Registered Charity Number 117324
Adam M Ibbotson πΊ @adamibbotson.bsky.social Author, filmmaker, and champion of pop-archaeology. Windermere, UK βοΈ Senior Lecturer at Shap University.
Mick Lister @listermj.bsky.social Retired Cumbrian Guardian reader. 2 Border Terriers rule the house.
Nature, Art, Music, Sport.
Try to take photos when I'm out & about and hope for the best. Enjoy seeing all of the great content shared on here.
Tony Beales @tonybeales.bsky.social Wildlife photography, ecology, outdoor stuff, hills. Inching my way back into Georgian naval history too.
Cumbria, UK π¬π§ π· π¦
All photos Β© as normal.
UK Wildlife Photos feed: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:yeq6jei6vki27ex6qpixoutx/feed/aaacvnx2qihgg
@indiecraftkdl.bsky.social @indiecraftkdl.bsky.social
Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk Leader of @LibDems.org.uk, husband, father, carer, and MP for Kingston & Surbiton.
Promoted by Liberal Democrats, 66 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AU.
Mark Reid FRGS @teamwalking.bsky.social ππππ¦πππ₯π€π’π§π
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High quality, professionally run hill skills courses, hiking adventures and outdoor experiences.
Dave Penno @penno.bsky.social Lake District born, dislikes rain. Coffee dealer. Ex Whisky show impresario.
Geordie fan. Ex Sq.basher.
This is not a practice, fancy the pub?
Paul Frazee @pfrazee.com CTO at Bluesky. Not a nerd.
Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social Ex-Financial Times Assistant Editor. Ex-editor Scotland on Sunday. Author of 'Made in Manchester' and 'Northerners: A History'. 'These Isles' due Feb 2026.
Mike Carden @mikecardenauthor.bsky.social I'm an author and have published three humorous cycle touring books, The Full English, A Bit Scott-ish and A Lake District Grand Tour. And now a trilogy of historical novels, 'Alfred of Wessex', based on Alfred the Great.
https://mikecarden.co.uk/
Gary Ismay @goodbinary.bsky.social Indie developer in Greater Manchester.
Made Hike Maker, Slow Ways Makers, GeoSort, Star Hordes, SoloTime and others.
#indiedev #swift #custard #walking #gardening #environment
https://www.goodbinary.com
Herdy @herdyuk.bsky.social The Cute & Lovable Brand Spreading Smiles & Happiness.
Lake District Fells @lakedistrict.bsky.social Celebrating the beauty of #Cumbria and The #LakeDistrict Fells
Yorkshire Tea @yorkshiretea.bsky.social Let's have a proper brew
Nature Nomad @naturecompass.bsky.social Nature explorer sharing cinematic landscapes, hidden trails & peaceful escapes. πΏ
Mountains β’ Forests β’ Night skies
Kendal Rotary Club @kendalrotaryclub.bsky.social Connecting with our local community at home and abroad and helping wherever possible. Come and join us. People like us do things like this.
Jay & Bash @campanddrive.bsky.social Weβre a couple of Aussie camping enthusiasts and dog lovers. We enjoy the bush and the Outback. Check our YouTube channel CampAndDriveAustralia to see our adventures.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@campanddriveaustralia?si=tXu47LomXSjDrgaK
No DMs please
Borderseth & Cragrats @borderseth.bsky.social Cumbrian β’ adventures of Seth, a Border terrier and his old man Cragrats β’ Wainwrightsx2/Birketts completer β’ Fell pictures β’ Made in Shap 28.8.20 β’ #BTposse #borderterriers #lakedistrict #wainwrights #fells #cumbria πΎπΎ
Inspired by Lakeland @inspiredbylakeland.bsky.social Publisher, long-distance walker, podcaster. We make award-winning books and gifts. Proud to publish Lakeland Book of the Year 2020 & 2023.
Gary C @gkc62.bsky.social Enthusiast photographer, mostly, but not exclusively landscapes.
I am an introvert, photography is my means of expression.
Member of the #EastCoastKin arts collective
I retain copyright of all my photos & video, all rights reserved.
DMs are disabled.
Arnbeg Farmstay @arnbegfarmstay.bsky.social Holiday house Central Scotland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Meet the Highland cows, alpacas, Valais Blacknose & Herdwick sheep
www.arnbegfarmstayscotland.co.uk
@herdwickgal.bsky.social @herdwickgal.bsky.social
Grinton Smallholder @grintonsmallholder.bsky.social Mostly outside growing things, tending my Herdwick sheep, trees, goats, white leghorn hens and border collies.
Nature and climate observer
When inside A level Chemistry and Biology market and tutor
Gary Miller @scumbrian.bsky.social South Cumbria. Lake District, noisy scooters, old cars.
Anthony Sykes @antsykes1.bsky.social Retired and loving itβ¦
Love hill walking, nature and beer. Have completed 4 Wainwright Rounds...
Live in Glossop...
David Sykes @syki264.bsky.social Kendalian. Cricket, Horse Racing, Newcastle Utd, good beer, anti-tory.
One legged man looking for an arse kicking contest.
Pete Herring @peteherring.bsky.social Cornish and European landscape archaeologist and historian
Lakeland Days @lakelanddays.bsky.social A daily photo from our walks in the remarkable Lake District π₯Ύπ₯Ύ
Jorgibloke @jorgibloke.bsky.social Happily semi retired, ruled by a border Collie and my better half, much traveled around the world, drinker of good wine, eater of good food.
Loves new cultures, people, sights, sounds and smells, recovering from PTSD.
Dave Crowdy @scarthcruddle.bsky.social Live in Cumbria. Work in the electricity industry. Love my family and my dawg.
John Manning @johnmanningpct.bsky.social Outdoor writer and editor, long distance walker (kinda), father, Beach Boys nut and Whovian (kinda).
Fellwalker @lakelandwalker.bsky.social Hiking the fells of Lakeland, Yorkshire and the North of England.
@jamesrieu.bsky.social @jamesrieu.bsky.social
mikesmountainhikes @mountain-mike.bsky.social Mountain Leader. Hillwalking, wild-camping. Navigation training & Lowland Leader Course Director. Cumbria Way, Wainwrights 194/214
PoliticsJOE @politicsjoe.bsky.social JOE.co.uk approves of this message.
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Victoria Derbyshire @vicderbyshire.bsky.social Journalist, broadcaster, Mum of 2 boys, owner of 2 cocker spaniels
Unbelievable Britain - YouTube π§
BBC Newsnight π₯ π±
And Then Came Breast Cancer π§
BAFTA RTS Sony Pink News AIB British Podcast Award winner
Herdwick Sheep @herdwicksheep.bsky.social Iconic, smiley sheep from the Lake District, Cumbria, just spreading the love
https://yewtree-farm.com/herdwick-experience/
Come along on a Herdwick Experience!
Jay π¦ @jay.bsky.team Founder & Chief Innovation Officer @ Bluesky
Working on @attie.ai
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Pet Shop Boys @handle.invalid Since 1984. "Dreamworld" concert film out now on Blu-ray & 2CD. βVolumeβ & βAnnuallyβ books available now. βItβs a sinβ dance show dates announced.
https://linktr.ee/petshopboys
Shed One Distillery @shedonedistillery.bsky.social Micro distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria. Andy & Zoe creating small batch gin, botanical vodka and more. Our Shed is our refuge.
Matt Staniek @savewindermere.bsky.social Campaigning to stop sewage pollution in Windermere. βManifestly unreasonableβ Environment Agency, 2024
www.savewindermere.com
Tim Farron @timfarron.bsky.social Proud to be the MP for Westmorland & Lonsdale. Former leader of the Lib Dems.
Promoted by M Barwise on behalf of T Farron both at Acland House Yard 2 Stricklandgate Kendal LA9 4ND
Matt Poulton @gotothefells.bsky.social A fell runner and landscape photographer based in the Lake District. A lover of all things fell.
Glenys Marriott @cumpston.bsky.social Trustee Cumbria Community Foundation, Chair Headway South Cumbria & Age Friendly South Lakeland. Hoping to find my Twitter buddies here π
Claire Earnell @clairebear2073.bsky.social #BeKind π My little piece of heaven is the Lake District β€οΈ I will move to Shetland π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώβ€οΈ Puffin obsessedπ€© Coldplay π©·β€οΈπ§‘πππ©΅ππ
@jillylil.bsky.social @jillylil.bsky.social
Emma Scott Jewellery @emmascottjewellery.com Artisan jeweller precious metals, enamel and gemstones. Whimsical and nature inspired designs based in Cumbria.
Emmascottjewellery.com
Michael Hill @mike-hill.bsky.social CEO of landscape charity Friends of the Lake District. Before that, 35 years in media and technology, mostly at the BBC. Now usually up a mountain in #Cumbria UK.
@friendsoflakes.bsky.social
Carwyn Roberts @coffeehiker.bsky.social Coffeefueledadventure
jemsmyth @jemsmyth.com Husband, father and Director at creative agency thecreativebranch.com in #LakeDistrict #Cumbria. I like both kinds of music⦠house and techno. I'd love to hear a Carl Craig mix of that. Views my own #MDANT
@tedsplitter.bsky.social @tedsplitter.bsky.social
@travelersado.bsky.social @travelersado.bsky.social
Chrishodgsonlakes @chrishodgsonlakes.bsky.social Yorkshire born, lived in French Alps for 12yrs, now lucky to live in the Langdale valley. Ambleside AC fell runner ππ. Married to Allie but also a Bielsa widow!
Steve Quinn @audiosteve.bsky.social
Wildcloudwanderer @wildcloudwanderer.bsky.social Landscape photographs in the Lake District and beyond.
Fell wanderer, walker: W214x2+, C2C, West Highland Way, Hadrian's Wall, Dales Way, Cumbria Way, Cleveland Way, St Cuthbert's Way
https://www.flickr.com/photos/199204818@N08/
@jimupnorth.bsky.social @jimupnorth.bsky.social Live in north England. Interested in history, politics, nature and aurora !
Daniella Blair @daniellablair.bsky.social Wildlife, Lake District, Politics, Books, Faith...
Phil Rigby @phil59.bsky.social
Mud and Routes @mudandroutes.bsky.social UK based hillwalking website
www.mudandroutes.com
Sue Conway @congosue.bsky.social Former charity fundraiser, volunteer community gardener, unsuccessfully extricating myself from many church-based activities to spend more time with friends and family. Mother of two, granny of four.
Mark Richards @fellranger.bsky.social Pen artist, Guidebook writer & Presenter of the Countrystride.co.uk podcast
Peter @bluepetergeorge.bsky.social Widower, Father and Grandad, Labour supporter, Europhile, Remainer, educationalist, retired CEO / Principal, Ipswich Town fan, Rambler / long distance walker, politics nut, environmentalist, prolific reader, advocate for honesty.
Andy @longwalkhome.bsky.social Itβs going to be a long walk home https://youtu.be/iywFZqtPlhU?si=da-KLX2KekLcYN2Z
At peace in the hills. Lancastrian in Cumbria. Father & grandfather.
I was born to run https://youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA, but Iβll never walk alone https://youtu.be/OV5_LQArLa0
The Lakes Mike @thelakesmike.bsky.social swim | cycle | run | canoe | ski | mountaineer | ambassador for thin air, genepi & tartiflette
Fiona Music In The Lakes @fionamusiclakes.bsky.social Dreams really do come trueπ Lakes dweller, musician, kicked cancer, explorer, love our planet & its inhabitants, universe novice, wildlife gardener, Jack of all trades, master of none, obsessed by colour & positivity #colourmyworld πΈπ¦ππ¦πͺ²ππΌπβ°οΈπβ€οΈπππ§‘π©·π©΅ππ
Mark Payne @markpayne.bsky.social Greetings from Cumbria - mostly posting my own photographs, or re-posting other stuff I like - short story writer, short song writer, lapsed Physicist
Paul Steele aka BaldHiker @baldhiker.com Founder/Editor of BaldHiker.
BBC2 Take A Hike (Yorkshire)
Travel, hiking, dogs, food and adventures
The home of walking retreats and social walks
www.baldhiker.com
The Keswick Boot Co @keswickboot.bsky.social A multi Award winning Independent business in the heart of Keswick specialising in quality outdoor footwear and brands with a difference π₯Ύ donβt be shy say Hi
Wild Lakeland @wildlakeland.bsky.social Ecology | Botany | Conservation | Grasslands | Wetlands | Trees... πΏ π π¦ π¦πͺ»
Capturing the Lake District and beyond through the changing seasons.
πNorthern Lake District, Cumbria
www.wildlakeland.com
enquiries@wildlakeland.co.uk
@FaerylandGrasmere @faerylandgrasmere.bsky.social The world famous Faeryland Grasmere.
Tea garden, rowing boat hire & Faery magic in the Lake District since 1875.
James Rebanks @herdyshepherd.bsky.social New book The Place of Tides (Allen Lane) now in all good bookshops
Adam π¬π§ @adamstevo.uk Adam, from #Kendal. Work throughout the #LakeDistrict. Partner to Terry, dogfather to Betty, the #Airedale and Pam the #FoxTerrier.
Bluesky @bsky.app official Bluesky account (check usernameπ)
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