Getting here
54.30351, -2.99249
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +65 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Tawny Grisette, Birch Milkcap, Deer Shield +96 more · last seen 2021; Fungi — Tawny Grisette, Birch Milkcap, Deer Shield +96 more · last seen 2021
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hazel, Bilberry, Beech +15 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hutchins' Hollywort, Pearl Pouncewort, Western Earwort +169 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary +86 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Painted Lady, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary +86 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Machell's Coppice TrailWalking route
Bogle Crag Trail (long)Walking route
Beatrix Potter's Moss Eccles Tarn Walk, Hill TopWalking route4 km
Gentle walk to 1 of Beatrix Potter's favourite places, Moss Eccles Tarn. This is where the children's author spent time painting & is a great introduction to the place included in her books. Short steep sections. Muddy in wet weather. Potential livestock
Fell Foot Park Short Loop, Fell FootWalking route800 m
An accessible, stile and step free circular route around the Fell Foot parkland, taking in Windermere lakeshore with views across the lake to Fairfield Horseshoe.
Fell Foot circular heritage trail, Fell FootWalking route2.5 km
Enjoy this circular Lake District walk exploring some of Fell Foot's heritage, including a complex of historic boathouses, a modern Active Base, and an 18th-century pleasure ground including a Pinetum. An easy walk on hard and grass paths.
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Regional Route 37Cycling route
West Windermere Way (Cycle Route)Cycling route
🚵Mountain biking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
The North Face TrailMountain bike route
Grizedale Tarn TrailMountain bike route
Silurian WayMountain bike route
Moor Top TrailMountain bike route
Hawkshead Moor TrailMountain bike route
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