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Abbot Hall Recreation Ground

2 ha

📷 Ian Taylor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.32372, -2.74500

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕The Bakestone — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundFarm visit

Best for

11 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Tree Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Eristalis pertinax +29 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Scout ScarWalking route
Named routeRef Miles Without Stiles 4Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Sizergh Fell, SizerghWalking route4 km

The traditional agricultural estate surrounding Sizergh offers views of the Lakeland Fells, Pennines & Morecambe Bay, as well as an array of animals, birds, butterflies & wildflowers. Mostly grassy paths, steep, uneven surfaces & gates.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, SizerghWalking route8.8 km

Walk along River Kent and Sizergh estate, dog friendly, Abbot Hall, Lancaster Canal Trail, Roman Forts, Suspension Bridge. Low Sizergh's barn, café and shop, check the website for opening hours.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Accessible Garden Route, SizerghWalking route500 m

Sections of this trail are seasonal access.

Named routeLength 500 mDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

65 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 70Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 6Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Abbot Hall recreation ground, Kendal

📷 Ian Taylor · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Abbot Hall recreation ground, Kendal

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