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Getting here
54.46488, -3.13190
Best for
2 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v7 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km▾
Thorneythwaite Farm Picnic and Waterfall walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route3.7 km▾
This short walk introduces you to the 3 parts of a hill farm – the in-bye land, in-take land & open fell. You'll see hay meadows & gradually restored wood pasture. Climb to discover a hidden valley & a beautiful waterfall – all overlooked by Coombe Crag.
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route3 km▾
This out & back path follows the Stickle Ghyll stream up to Stickle Tarn, with views across Great Langdale. Take a breather to wonder at dramatic waterfalls & rock pools cut into the mountainside. Steep, well-defined stone path with short, easy scrambles.
Blea Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route2.9 km▾
Everyone can get out into the fells safely on this out & back trail. Enjoy mountain views of the Langdale Pikes & surrounding peaks, framed by the peaceful tarn – all without the big climbs & rocky scrambles. Level, compacted stone path, gentle gradients.
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route▾
🚴Cycling
v1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Regional Route 37Cycling route▾
🐴Horse riding
v3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Stake Passbridleway · 303 m▾
Stake Passbridleway · 22 m▾
About this historic site
Martcrag Moor Axe Factory is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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