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✦ Historic site
World War II fighter pens and other airfield remains and defences of the former airfield of RAF Cark
7 ha
Getting here
54.16243, -2.95258
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
2
1 named nearby · 1 public path
Named routePublic access
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Cycling
39
39 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle Route · Cycling0
Cumbria Coastal Way · Walking298 km
Lakes & Dales Loop · Cycling0
Bay Cycle Way · Cycling132 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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