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Grizedale Lea

27 ha

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

53.92849, -2.71471

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — dragonfly and damselfly activity peaks along water edges
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Mallard, Goldfinch +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Mallard, Goldfinch +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Common Hawker, Helophilus pendulus +77 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Common Hawker, Helophilus pendulus +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Tormentil, Heather, Bell Heather +44 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Tormentil, Heather, Bell Heather +44 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Reservoir — waterside public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wyre Way (Shard Bridge to Garstang)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Wyre Way (Garstang to Abbeystead)Walking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

29 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
Knott EndCycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
The Trough of BowlandCycling route
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
The Chipping RoundCycling route
Named routeRef 6Local cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Grizedale Lea Reservoir

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Grizedale Lea Reservoir

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💧Wyresdale LakeReservoir2.3 km→💧Wyresdale LakeReservoir2.3 km→✦Wyresdale ParkHistoric site2.5 km→🌱The Millenium GreenUrban park4.3 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds2.9 km→💧Grizedale ReservoirReservoir600 m→

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