Fiona Stoddart (Local Heritage)

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Fiona became a local tour guide in 2017 after working in tourism and then as a university lecturer for 20 years. With an MA in Tourism and Leisure Management, she draws on her previous professional knowledge and experience to create interesting, detailed field trips. 

"I love sharing the big Solway skies, sweeping coastlines, rich wildlife habitats and hidden history with visitors. To add interest to my tours I have become an avid collector of secret Solway stories - the quirky, hidden, unexpected tales from history and local life.  Having lived close to the Solway estuary for nearly 20 years, I am fortunate to have a large network of local contacts who each have their own knowledge and love of Solway life.  Where possible I try to include some of this Solway knowledge in my courses.

My aim in my courses is to create an enjoyable and authentic insight into Solway life, as well as sharing the history and stories of the area as we go on a journey 'through time' and through the stunning local landscape.  Through my work I also aim to support local communities by working with different charities and small businesses in the area."

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SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: LONGER HERITAGE WALKS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Solway fieldtrips spent exploring (predominantly on foot) the built and natural heritage of the landscape of the beautiful Solway coast. History, abundant wildlife habitats and stories. Dress for weather and walking (max 8-10 miles per day). Not suitable for dogs due to wildlife and grazing livestock.   Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections www.highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart) Residential: £410 Non-residential: 

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SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: ROMAN REMAINS, WARLORDS AND KINGS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

*NEW* Enjoy visits to places on the Solway with a link to Roman heritage and some medieval history thrown in for good measure. For photographers and artists as well as history fans. Sorry, no dogs. Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections www.highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart) Residential: £410 Non-residential: £300 (incl. field trips and lunches out)

REIVERS TO WEAVERS: VISITING THE BORDERS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Visit lesser-known heritage sites around our Border Lands. Medieval dwellings fortified against attack from Scottish raiders and the infamous Reivers; wild moorland scenery; wooded river valleys with a forgotten industrial past. Indoor and outdoor venues, some off-road walks, so dress for weather, walking and full-day minibus excursions. Sorry, no dogs.   Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections 

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FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: SHORTER WALKS

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

A journey through time visiting less well known heritage sites on the Solway coastal plains. See ancient places of worship, once thriving seaports, forgotten estuary crossings and learn about Solway World War history. Explore the sweeping Solway coastline and abundant wildlife habitats. Hear Solway stories. A mix of indoor and outdoor venues with short off-road 

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SOLWAY FIELD TRIPS: PEOPLE, WILDLIFE AND TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

*NEW* Uncover some local culture, wildlife habitats and places on the Solway with unusual stories to tell: The Solway Spaceman, Ghost horses and the day Red Rum came to visit. Sorry, no dogs. Fiona Stoddart (Solway Connections highamhall.com/fiona-stoddart) Residential: £410 Non-residential: £300 (incl. field trips and lunches out)

SECRET SOLWAY (SHORT WALKS)

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Take a journey through time exploring the lesser-known inner Solway estuary coast of both Cumbria and Dumfries & Galloway. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Special Area of Conservation with internationally important salt marshes, sand dunes and wetlands; it is also rich in history, local culture and stories. It is renowned for 

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FULLY BOOKED: SOLWAY MARITIME HISTORY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

This course explores the rich maritime history and stunning landscapes of the Solway coast. With a programme of minibus-based field trips we will visit different harbours, historic quaysides and coastal sites stretching from Whitehaven in west Cumbria through to Dumfries in southwest Scotland. Fiona Stoddart Residential: £455 Non-residential: £330 (includes minibus trips)