Superb heather on Ling Fell!

Ling Fell is just 10mins from Cockermouth...

In August, it's always a treat to take a picnic to enjoy in the heather on Ling Fell.

'Ling' is an alternative name for heather...

In Scotland the Gaelic name for heather is 'fraoch'.

Fishermen and women know that a 'Ling' is the largest fish of the Cod family. They can grow up to 2metres in length and weigh up to 30kg.