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Birrel Sike settlement

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +32 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +32 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Barren Strawberry, Round-leaved Crowfoot, Bluebell · last seen 2017; Plants — Barren Strawberry, Round-leaved Crowfoot, Bluebell · last seen 2017

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitehaven to SilecroftWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
🚴

Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route708 m
Named routeRef 72Length 708 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route185 m
Named routeRef 72Length 185 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route52 m
Named routeRef 72Length 52 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route702 m
Named routeRef 72Length 702 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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