Gosforth Cross
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Getting here
54.41905, -3.43121
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦48+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Chaffinch
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦48+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Chaffinch
- ✦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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Great Tit +45 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY; Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Great Tit +45 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Helophilus pendulus, Orchid Beetle · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitehaven to SilecroftWalking route
🚴Cycling
12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Main RouteCycling route299 m
Main RouteCycling route708 m
Main RouteCycling route185 m
Main RouteCycling route52 m
Wildlife to spot
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