Getting here
54.65846, -2.90355
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook 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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Rook, Jackdaw, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Rook, Jackdaw, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Big Shaggy-moss, Bog Asphodel · last seen 2022
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Helophilus pendulus, Cheilosia illustrata, Meliscaeva cinctella +3 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
The Ullswater WayWalking route
Ullswater Way - Dalemain LoopWalking route
Ullswater Way Dalemain Loop - white text on red roundel
🚴Cycling
22 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 6Cycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Route C2CCycling route
Old Coach Road alternative
Route 7Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route6.8 km
Main RouteCycling route734 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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