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Getting here
54.60790, -2.75049
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Mallard +88 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: ASKHAM HALL; Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Mallard +88 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Marmalade Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird +70 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Rambling Tail-moss, Yellow Oat-grass, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +32 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 11 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
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 71Cycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Main RouteCycling route962 m
Main RouteCycling route527 m
Main RouteCycling route8.2 km
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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