Getting here
54.43910, -3.26499
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Meadow Pipit, Chaffinch, Robin +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Meadow Pipit, Chaffinch, Robin +82 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Heath, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Mountain Ringlet +40 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Heath, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Mountain Ringlet +40 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Common Butterwort, Marsh Pennywort, Lesser Spearwort +5 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Common Butterwort, Marsh Pennywort, Lesser Spearwort +5 more · last seen 2021
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Pillar Trail from Wasdale Head, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route12 km
This challenging walk involves a vertical ascent of over 800m so will test the stamina of most walkers. But it's well worth the effort because few places in the Lake District have views that can compete with those offered from the Pillar summit.
Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route5.6 km
Not far from the busy slopes of Scafell Pike, discover the quieter side of the Western Fells on this circular above Wastwater. There's a hidden mountain tarn, views over the Wasdale Screes & if visibility is good, the Isle of Man.
Seatoller, Styhead Tarn and Grains Gill Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route11.2 km
An invigorating circular into the the Lakeland fells beyond Borrowdale. Follow an ancient packhorse route, as mountain views of Great End & Great Gable rise above you. Relax by Sprinkling Tarn before returning via Grains Gill stream. Rugged rock paths.
Scafell Pike via Hollow Stones Route, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route5.6 km
The most direct route to the top of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Although straightforward, it's a tough climb for most and you need to be prepared. Stay safe: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/wasdale/climbing-scafell-pike
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Eskdale TRailCycling route
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Old Corpse Roadbridleway · 362 m
Old Corpse Roadbridleway · 1.2 km
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