🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
🐕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
🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
🐕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
🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
🚲Bike parking🅿️Parking
Best for
7 activities
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Lowland heathland priority habitat; Ancient woodland
Free
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Free
🌿
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
✦
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km▾
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km▾
Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.
Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km▾
Named routeRef 71Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km▾
Named routeRef 71Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
