🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Mallard
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Mallard
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
☕Café⛺Campsite🅿️Parking· Paid🧺Picnic spot🚻Toilets
Best for
11 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Mallard, Chaffinch +76 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
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Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Mallard, Chaffinch +76 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, 4-Spotted Digger Wasp, Clay-coloured Weevil +46 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — American Skunk-cabbage, Touch-me-not Balsam, Salmonberry +50 more · last seen 2026
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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17 signed routes nearby · 17 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
High Close Tree TrailWalking route1.9 km▾
Originally a hill farm, the High Close estate was re-designed after Wheatley-Balme bought it in 1857. Exotic flora was planted to enhance views of the surrounding fells. Some species are now grown for the International Conifer Conservation Programme
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Short walk to Calf Parrock Coppice and great viewpoint of the castle.
Named routeLength 900 mDuration 00:30Point-to-pointLocal 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
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66 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 route471 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 471 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route615 m▾
Named routeRef 637Length 615 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route287 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 287 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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11 public paths nearby
Public paths
The Coffin Routebridleway · 760 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 760 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
The Coffin Routebridleway · 160 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 160 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
