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Birkfell Earth

✦ Ancient woodland42 ha

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome42 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +77 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Nuttall's Waterweed, Primrose, Juniper +28 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Sicus ferrugineus, Cream-spot Ladybird, Nebria brevicollis +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Sicus ferrugineus, Cream-spot Ladybird, Nebria brevicollis +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Waterside walks

Lakeside priority habitat

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Aira Force Glencoyne Farm Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route4.8 km

Glencoyne is one of the largest tenanted hill farms in the Lake District. Pass through Grade II listed buildings, industrial artifacts, fells, grazing livestock, rich woodland where red squirrels are seen & views of Ullswater. Steep, gravel & boggy.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Ullswater WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route7.2 km

Experience Aira Force at its best as you head towards the waterfalls. Pass through woodland with lush green ferns & evergreens and emerge from the confines of the gorge to enjoy expansive views over Ullswater from the summit of Gowbarrow.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 01:30-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Patterdale and Glenamara Park Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route3.2 km

With views of Ullswater & the surrounding fells, this circular is mainly gravel. See some of the Lake District's most striking ancient & veteran trees, including stately oaks & alder in the former deer enclosure of Glenamara Park. Gentle climbs & descents

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route C2CCycling route

Old Coach Road alternative

Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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