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DALLAM TOWER

77 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome77 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Carrion Crow
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +91 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: ORANGERY ATTACHED TO SOUTH OF STABLES TO NORTH OF DALLAM TOWER; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +91 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rose Chafer, Reed Stem Borer, Calocoris (Calocoris) alpestris +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Rigid Buckler-fern, Common Cow-wheat, Forsythia +45 more · last seen 2024

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Hincaster TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Storth TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.7 km

Arnside Knott is renowned for its wildlife. Take this circular walk to admire views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the sights and sounds along the route. Uneven terrain and loose path surfaces.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Mill Lanepublic footpath · 351 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 351 mPath type: tertiary
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Cycling

57 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 1.7 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

Photos

Fallow deer in The Park, Dallam Tower

Fallow deer in The Park, Dallam Tower

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