The Giant's Grave - Two Anglian cross-shafts and four hogback stones in St Andrew's churchyard, Penrith
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.66426, -2.75126
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Mallard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Eden Gallery Tea Rooms — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Mallard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Eden Gallery Tea Rooms — a good base for a longer summer day out
Best for
8 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Mallard, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2026
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Mallard, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: PARISH CHURCH OF ST ANDREW
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter, Red-legged Shieldbug +13 more · last seen 2025
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km▾
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Ullswater Way - Dalemain LoopWalking route▾
Ullswater Way Dalemain Loop - white text on red roundel
Eamont WayWalking route▾
🚴Cycling
▾47 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 71Cycling route▾
Route 7Cycling route▾
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route99 m▾
Main RouteCycling route382 m▾
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Facilities
Café
Eden Gallery Tea Rooms · 29m
Parking
Mansion House (Rear) · Free · 66m
Playground
221m away
Toilets
2 · 146m away
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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