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Our Lady of the Wayside

📷 David Purchase · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

DogsHikingHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.46400, -3.01858

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Best for

3 activities

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Hiking

Free58%

Named hiking route nearby: Alcock Tarn Walk, Grasmere Great Langdale

Heritage

Free55%

Religious grounds — local heritage

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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11 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km▾
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route
Miles without Stiles: Elterwater to Skelwith BridgeWalking route▾
Named routeRef 11Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
High Close Tree TrailWalking route1.9 km▾

Originally a hill farm, the High Close estate was re-designed after Wheatley-Balme bought it in 1857. Exotic flora was planted to enhance views of the surrounding fells. Some species are now grown for the International Conifer Conservation Programme

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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53 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route▾

Temporary redirection of NCN 6 due to storm damage

Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 637Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 637National Cycle Network
Regional Route 37Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 37Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route287 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 287 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route396 m▾
Named routeRef 637Length 396 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route227 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 227 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this religious grounds

Our Lady of the Wayside is a religious grounds.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic church, Grasmere

📷 David Purchase · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic church, Grasmere

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🐦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

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Campsite

475m away

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Parking

Broadgate Meadow Car Park · Paid · 417m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

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🌱Rothay ParkUrban park4.9 km→✦RYDAL MOUNTHistoric site2.9 km→🌱Dora's FieldUrban park3 km→🌱Formal GardenUrban park3.1 km→🌱The Quiet GardenUrban park3.1 km→🌱University of Cumbria ParkUrban park4.6 km→