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Getting here
54.46575, -2.89287
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
v5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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.
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route9.3 km▾
From Ambleside, walk through country lanes, woods & fields. Get views of Windermere, visit Troutbeck village & Townend farmhouse, before returning to Ambleside via a more challenging route over Wansfell Pike with great views over the surrounding fells.
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route▾
Windermere to Townend walk, WindermereWalking route12.8 km▾
Follow this walk to Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse in Troutbeck, which provides an insight into the local area. Views of the fells, a church with stained glass windows by Sir E. Burne-Jones & W. Morris. A challenging alternate return option available.
Wansfell from Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route10.1 km▾
Follow this challenging circular trail along old tracks and footpaths from Troutbeck to the fells. You're rewarded with outstanding views over Windermere and Ambleside from the top of Wansfell. Some rocky, uneven ground.
🚴Cycling
v6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 6Cycling route▾
Temporary redirection of NCN 6 due to storm damage
N/ACycling route227 m▾
N/ACycling route5 m▾
Main RouteCycling route513 m▾
Main RouteCycling route641 m▾
N/ACycling route239 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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