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Getting here
54.52696, -2.92340
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
v7 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Hartsop to Hayeswater Gill Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route3.2 km▾
From Hartsop village, follow Hayeswater Gill up to the reservoir (which once fed into north-west England's water supply) on a circular walk surrounded by towering Lake District fells. Discover local mining and milling history as you go. Some steep climbs.
Aira Force Glencoyne Farm Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route4.8 km▾
Glencoyne is one of the largest tenanted hill farms in the Lake District. Pass through Grade II listed buildings, industrial artifacts, fells, grazing livestock, rich woodland where red squirrels are seen & views of Ullswater. Steep, gravel & boggy.
The Ullswater WayWalking route▾
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route▾
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route7.2 km▾
Experience Aira Force at its best as you head towards the waterfalls. Pass through woodland with lush green ferns & evergreens and emerge from the confines of the gorge to enjoy expansive views over Ullswater from the summit of Gowbarrow.
🐴Horse riding
v11 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Menneting Bridgebridleway · 11 m▾
Hause Gatebridleway · 256 m▾
Hause Gatebridleway · 944 m▾
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
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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