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Acorn Bank

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📷 Carl Bendelow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.64758, -2.59452

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPicnic spot

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: ACORN BANK HOUSE; Historic site

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hydroptila forcipata, Glossosoma boltoni, 7-spot Ladybird +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Raspberry, Toothwort, Mistletoe · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km

Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route451 m
Named routeRef 68Length 451 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 68Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.5 km
Named routeRef 68Length 6.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Acorn Bank

📷 Carl Bendelow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Herb gardenUrban park100 m→🌱The GreenUrban park1.1 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds1.2 km→🌱Kirkby ThoreUrban park3.4 km→🌱Kirkby ThoreUrban park3.4 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4 km→