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Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CampsiteParking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Jackdaw +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Jackdaw +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Heath, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Trailing St John's-wort, Heath Groundsel, Raspberry +21 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route
Miles without Stiles: Elterwater to Skelwith BridgeWalking route
Named routeRef 11Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Stickle Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route3 km

This out & back path follows the Stickle Ghyll stream up to Stickle Tarn, with views across Great Langdale. Take a breather to wonder at dramatic waterfalls & rock pools cut into the mountainside. Steep, well-defined stone path with short, easy scrambles.

Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Blea Tarn Trail, Grasmere Great LangdaleWalking route2.9 km

Everyone can get out into the fells safely on this out & back trail. Enjoy mountain views of the Langdale Pikes & surrounding peaks, framed by the peaceful tarn – all without the big climbs & rocky scrambles. Level, compacted stone path, gentle gradients.

Named routeLength 2.9 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Tarn Hows Ranger Run, Tarn Hows and Coniston, South Lakes OutdoorsWalking route6.4 km

Enjoy this invigorating circular running trail, which starts alongside Yew Tree Tarn and joins the Cumbria Way around Tom Heights to reach the northern shore of Tarn Hows, finishing past hidden waterfalls. Look out for local Herdwick sheep and Belted Gall

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Route 637Cycling route
Named routeRef 637National Cycle Network
Regional Route 37Cycling route
Named routeRef 37Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route615 m
Named routeRef 637Length 615 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route440 m
Named routeRef 637Length 440 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 637Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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