Aim: A safe, rural site where all can help to restore a tributary and enjoy better access to the main River Eden.

Lead partners: ERT, Cumberland Council, landowners Julia Aglionby and Charles Weir.

Working together, the local community, volunteers and ERT staff will plan, design and carry out the river restoration that will ‘unperch’ a straightened river channel. They’ll look at other opportunities to enhance the habitat as well, such as removal of invasive non-native species. The footpath to the river will be realigned, with improved accessibility and signage. Interpretation will be developed to explain the restoration process and encourage use of the site along with activities for schools/groups.

The land at Wallacefield is managed under a Countryside Stewardship Scheme by Susan’s Farm CIO. Susan’s Farm is a charitable Care Farm recently awarded the Kings Voluntary Service Award for its work with over 3,000 people each year.

Those visiting this organic farm to view the rewiggled channel will be able to enjoy the wonderful hay meadows and woodlands with fantastic range of plant species. 

In pictures…

Thank you

This project is supported by the Access to Eden: breaking barriers, building bridges partnership project led by Eden Rivers Trust with a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Cumberland Council and landowners Julia Aglionby and Charles Weir.