HOW WE STARTED

We opened in April 2009 as an honesty facility for weary hikers walking in the Whitbarrow Scar area of Witherslack, Cumbria. My 2 girls and I make cakes and provide hot and cold drinks for passers-by to help themselves to and make a contribution in the envelopes provided. I live next door and the envelopes are posted to there for me to collect.

This is a picture of the barn where the Hikers Rest is located.

We have a wash room and toilet and we keep it open 24 hrs a day for the weary walker. There is a table and chairs inside, out of the rain and wind, and also a picnic table and chairs outside, where you can enjoy the beautiful views of Beck Head and Whitbarrow Scar.

Here is our local lane in the heavy snow in January 2010