Plan your visit
Getting here
54.63466, -2.81424
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free58%Named hiking route nearby: Ullswater Way - Dalemain Loop
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Ullswater WayWalking route▾
Ullswater Way - Dalemain LoopWalking route▾
Ullswater Way Dalemain Loop - white text on red roundel
Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle LoopWalking route▾
Eamont WayWalking route▾
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km▾
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
🚴Cycling
v41 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 71Cycling route▾
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Route C2CCycling route▾
Old Coach Road alternative
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Route 7Cycling route▾
NCN 7 Workington link
N/ACycling route152 m▾
About this historic site
Dalemain Alcove 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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🌱 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
Café
Dalemain House Tearoom · 216m
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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