Getting here
54.50026, -3.18706
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Bird watching
Strong match
Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
12 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Borger Dalr Geology Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route6.4 km
Explore the origins of Borrowdale as you walk from Bowder Stone car park to Castle Crag, including the poignant war memorial Peace Howe, and amazing views of the flat valley bed that was formerly the bottom of an Ice Age lake. A steep but gradual climb.
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route11.2 km
An invigorating circular into the the Lakeland fells beyond Borrowdale. Follow an ancient packhorse route, as mountain views of Great End & Great Gable rise above you. Relax by Sprinkling Tarn before returning via Grains Gill stream. Rugged rock paths.
Bowder Stone, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route900 m
A short linear walk to the Bowder Stone; a house-sized boulder balanced inexplicably on its side. Climb the ladder to the top of this Georgian tourist attraction.
Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route5.6 km
The most direct route to the top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Although straightforward, it's a tough climb for most and you need to be prepared. Stay safe: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/wasdale/climbing-scafell-pike
🐴Horse riding
13 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
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