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Rough Plantation - Grassland

14 ha

📷 Michael Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeSeasonalBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

54.15790, -2.78494

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 474m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Arnside Knott Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.7 km

Arnside Knott is renowned for its wildlife. Take this circular walk to admire views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the sights and sounds along the route. Uneven terrain and loose path surfaces.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Short RouteWalking route1.1 km
Named routeLength 1.1 kmRound trip
Eaves Wood Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route3.5 km

This short circular winds its way through ancient woodland before climbing steeply to the Queen Victoria Jubilee Monument, affectionately known as the Pepperpot. Stop for views of Morecambe Bay & the Bowland Fells, before heading back to the start.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Long RouteWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound trip
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route69 m
Named routeRef 6Length 69 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route77 m
Named routeRef 6Length 77 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5 m
Named routeRef 6Length 5 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Occupation Roadbridleway · 1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1 kmPath type: bridleway
Occupation Roadbridleway · 391 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 391 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Plantation near The Belt

📷 Michael Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plantation near The Belt

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✦Warton Lime KilnHistoric site1.6 km→✦Warton Old RectoryHistoric site1.9 km→✦Old RectoryHistoric site1.9 km→🦉WARTON CRAGNature reserve1.4 km→⛪Christ ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→🌱Crag Bank ParkUrban park3.6 km→

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