News - Active Cumbria

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Active Cumbria Publishes Annual Report 2025–26

We’re proud to announce the publication of Active Cumbria’s Annual Report for 2025–26, celebrating a year of progress, partnership and positive impact across our communities.

Three people stand on a grass field beside an outdoor cycle track. The person in the centre is holding a document. Several bicycles are visible in the background alongside a football goal and advertising boards, with trees lining the edge of the venue on a bright, sunny day.

Active Cumbria launches Environmental Sustainability Action Plan

Active Cumbria has launched its first Environmental Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP), setting out a clear commitment to support the sport and physical activity sector in responding to climate change...

Person cycling along a roadside path beside parked cars and a grassy verge on a sunny day.

Clear Pathways Programme Uses Active Travel to Support Employment

A pioneering programme in Barrow is helping people overcome transport barriers and take positive steps towards employment through active travel.

Children wearing high-visibility vests gather around an orienteering control marker attached to a street sign on a residential road, while accompanying adults observe. The group is taking part in an outdoor orienteering activity in a village setting with houses lining the street.

Community Orienteering Course Launched in Flimby

A community orienteering course has been installed around the village of Flimby, Maryport.

Participant in a pink training bib on a floodlit sports pitch during an evening team training session.

Active Cumbria Supports Unify Cumbria Campaign to Tackle Racism in Sport

Active Cumbria is proud to support Unify Cumbria, a county-wide campaign led by Anti Racist Cumbria that is encouraging sports clubs to take a stand against racism and create welcoming environments...

21-25 September 2026 is Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Staying active as we get older helps us stay connected to our community. And one of the best ways we can stay healthy and connected as we age is to prevent falls. The National Council on Aging...

Cumbria School Games County Festival 2026

Excitement is building across the county as more than 1000 children and young people get ready to come together for the 2026 Cumbria School Games, a countywide celebration of physical activity...

New DBS Regulation Changes Strengthen Safeguarding in Sport

From 1 September 2026, important changes to the definition of regulated activity with children have come into effect across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

two people cycling along the channelside in Barrow. White text on a green background reads Barrow's Big Bike Week

Barrow's Big Bike Week Set To Roll Into Town

A packed programme of cycling activities, family fun and opportunities to get active is coming to Barrow this August as Barrow's Big Bike Week arrives in town.

an older lady taking part in a seated exercise class. She is holding a blue exercise band above her head

Updated UK CMO Physical Activity Guidelines Published

The UK Chief Medical Officers have today published refreshed Physical Activity Guidelines, showing evidence continues to build that regular movement – no matter how small – can have significant...