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Elfhow potash pit

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📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.39355, -2.81402

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +23 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Broad Buckler-fern, Hairy Sedge, Cow Parsley +130 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Broad Buckler-fern, Hairy Sedge, Cow Parsley +130 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Autumn Hawkweed, Blackthorn, Wood-sorrel +9 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers; Insects — Downlooker Snipefly, Tipula vernalis, Garden Chafer · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Windermere to Townend walk, WindermereWalking route12.8 km

Follow this walk to Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse in Troutbeck, which provides an insight into the local area. Views of the fells, a church with stained glass windows by Sir E. Burne-Jones & W. Morris. A challenging alternate return option available.

Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 02:30-04:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route659 m
Named routeRef 6Length 659 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route214 m
Named routeRef 6Length 214 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route478 m
Named routeRef 6Length 478 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route80 m
Named routeRef 6Length 80 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hall Lane

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hall Lane

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Tower of ruined chapel of St MargaretHistoric site1.9 km→🌱The AylandUrban park1.9 km→🐄Farm Shop & ButchersVisitor farm2.7 km→⚽The AylandPlaying field1.9 km→⛪Anne's ChurchReligious grounds3 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4 km→

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