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Historic site

Sunkenkirk Stone Circle, 230m south east of Swinside

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

Getting here

54.28247, -3.27378

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

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

5

2 named nearby · 3 public paths

Named routePublic access
🚴

Cycling

1

1 named nearby

Named route
🐴

Horse riding

3

3 public paths

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Cumbria Coastal Way · Walking298 km
King Charles III England Coast Path: Silecroft to Silverdale · Walking0
Lakes & Dales Loop · Cycling0

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sunkenkirk Stone Circle (Swinside)

Sunkenkirk Stone Circle (Swinside)

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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