The Secret Life of Cumbria is a book written by the people of Cumbria. A collection of stories about escape, love, grief, and favourite T-shirts!

Anyone who lived, worked in or visited Cumbria in 2008 could write their own pages by sending a text message or visiting this web site. The pages of the book are all collected here.

Cumbria is a big place, both in the world and in our imaginations, with as many paths through it as there are people who live in or visit it. You can read Cumbria's Secret Life by finding your own way through this site, moving from place to place.

Gazette

memory my favourite summer memory is taking a day off work just because the sun was shining. Life's too short and cumbria too wet not to enjoy it when you can. @
3rd Jul 2008

Gazette

rowing up and down grasmere lake and spending time on the island when I was 14, just a fun and a sense of freedom
2nd Jul 2008

Gazette

Me and 2 mates slept on beach at Brid for a weekend, summer after left school. No money,too young 4 pubs,didnt wash, but saw giant moon hanging over sea
27th Jun 2008

Gazette

A new question every month.
Andy, 26th Jun 2008

Gummers

Howe - i go there on my way to the "mad house" i work at, it is so uplifting - i can face anything after the peace & serenity there - jimi
21st Jun 2008

Grizedale

i kept getting lost. All those trees look the same!
onebc, 7th Apr 2008

Grizedale

I agree. I've biked all over europe and the north face trail is one of the best.
14th Feb 2008

Grizedale

Best mountain biking in the world
onebc, 14th Feb 2008