Glade
← Back✦ Historic site

Edenhall Cross 230m north west of St Cuthbert's Church

0 ha

📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.68327, -2.67209

Open directionsv
Google Maps↗Driving directionsApple Maps↗Driving directionsWaze↗Live driving navigationGoogle Transit↗Bus, rail or tramApple Transit↗Bus, rail or tram

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 Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • ✦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

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Sericostoma personatum, Psychomyia pusilla, Mystacides longicornis +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Sericostoma personatum, Psychomyia pusilla, Mystacides longicornis +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem · last seen 2025; Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Ladies Walkpublic footpath · 2.3 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 2.3 kmPath type: footway
🚴

Cycling

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall

📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall

1 / 22

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Brougham Roman fort (Brocavum) and civil settlement and Brougham CastleHistoric site4.4 km→✦Long Meg and her DaughtersHistoric site5 km→⚽The GreenPlaying field1.4 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds1.5 km→✦Brougham CastleHistoric site4.4 km→✦St Ninian's preconquest monastic site, site of nucleated medieval settlement, St Ninian's Church and churchyardHistoric site2.4 km→

Own or manage this place?

Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.

Claim this page

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: f3393bb3-6014-4d68-bc95-3f0f53c97cda