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Basingill gunpowder works, 130m south of Force Bridge

1 ha

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

54.27363, -2.75745

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • ✦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

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Badger, Red Fox, Otter +11 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Marmalade Hoverfly, Syrphus +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Frizzled Crisp-moss, Dilated Scalewort, Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Hincaster TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal 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
The Avenuepublic footpath · 808 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 808 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
Lancaster Canal Trailpublic footpath · 457 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 457 mPath type: footway
Lancaster Canal Trailpublic footpath · 21 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 21 mSurface grassPath type: footway
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Cycling

72 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
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route323 m
Named routeRef 70Length 323 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 70Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Kent in flood, Force Bridge

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Kent in flood, Force Bridge

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦SIZERGH CASTLEHistoric site1.4 km→🌱Levens ParkUrban park1.2 km→✦LEVENS HALLHistoric site1.3 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park4.8 km→🐄Lakeland Maze Farm ParkVisitor farm1.1 km→