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Bowl barrow on Iron Hill

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Coot
  • 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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Tufted Duck, Coot, Mallard +66 more · last seen 2025; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Tufted Duck, Coot, Mallard +66 more · last seen 2025; Grass moorland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Coast to Coast Walk (Shap to Richmond)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route5.1 km
Named routeRef 71Length 5.1 kmNational 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 prehistoric cairn on Iron Hill

The prehistoric cairn on Iron Hill

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