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COWRAIK QUARRY

5 ha

📷 thejackrustles · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

54.67169, -2.71152

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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
Eamont WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route99 m
Named routeRef 7Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route382 m
Named routeRef 7Length 382 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Cowraik Quarry is a 5-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Westmorland and Furness, North West England. The area includes an old quarry site with unique habitats for flora and fauna, attracting visitors interested in geology and wildlife.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cowraik Quarry

📷 thejackrustles · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cowraik Quarry

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Castle ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Castle ParkUrban park3.1 km→🌱Coronation GardenUrban park2.8 km→🌱Tynefield ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Brunswick Square GardensUrban park3 km→🌱Pategill Playing FieldUrban park2.2 km→

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