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The Howk Bobbin Mill

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

Getting here

54.74806, -3.05886

Best for

5 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Cycling

Varies65%

Named cycling route nearby: Lakes & Dales Loop

Hiking

Free65%

Named hiking route nearby: Cumbria Way

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

14

1 named nearby · 13 public paths

Named routePublic access
🚴

Cycling

9

9 named nearby

Named route
🐴

Horse riding

2

2 public paths

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Cumbria Way · Walking118 km
Lakes & Dales Loop · Cycling0
Reivers' Route · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Howk Path · public footpath
Howk Path · public footpath
Howk Path · public footpath

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Howk Bobbin Mill, shell of building

The Howk Bobbin Mill, shell of building

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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

Facilities

🅿️

Parking

Caldbeck Bowling club · Free · 397m

🧺

Picnic spot

284m away

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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