Getting here
54.62632, -3.21117
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Varies65%Named cycling route nearby: Route C2C
Mountain biking
Varies60%Named MTB route nearby: Altura North Trail
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
16
15 named nearby · 1 public path
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
21
21 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
4
4 named nearby
Named route
Named routes and paths nearby
Route 38 · Cycling0
Route 7 · Cycling0
Octavia Hill walk at Brandelhow Park, Derwent Water, North Lakes Outdoors · Walking5.8 km
Derwent Water and Cockshot Wood Accessible Loop, North Lakes Outdoors · Walking1.6 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
The Clerk is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
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Parking
2 nearby · Free · 136m
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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