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Garth Wood

2 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Blackbird
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Small White, Melanostoma scalare, Peacock +31 more · last seen 2025

Forest walks

Moderate match

Free

Public woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Ullswater Way - Dalemain LoopWalking route

Ullswater Way Dalemain Loop - white text on red roundel

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Eamont WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route C2CCycling route

Old Coach Road alternative

Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route6.8 km
Named routeRef 7Length 6.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

Bridge over North Petterill at Garth Wood Greystoke Estate

Bridge over North Petterill at Garth Wood Greystoke Estate

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Facilities

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Parking

Swimming Pool Car Park · 216m

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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