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DALEMAIN

✦ Ancient woodland109 ha

Getting here

54.63320, -2.81082

Best for

4 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Hiking

Free58%

Named hiking route nearby: Ullswater Way - Dalemain Loop

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

29

5 named nearby · 24 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

41

41 named nearby

Named route
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Horse riding

10

10 public paths

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Route 71 · Cycling0
Lakes & Dales Loop · Cycling0
The Ullswater Way · Walking0
Ullswater Way - Dalemain Loop · Walking0
N/A · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling

About this historic site

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View from the terrace at Dalemain House

View from the terrace at Dalemain House

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

Café

Dalemain House Tearoom · 164m

✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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