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Holker Hall Gardens

15 ha
BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🍄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
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Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Violet Bramble Rust, Jellybaby, Bleeding Broadleaf Crust +36 more · last seen 2022; Fungi — Violet Bramble Rust, Jellybaby, Bleeding Broadleaf Crust +36 more · last seen 2022

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Field Wood-rush, Ivy-leaved Speedwell, Hairy Wood-rush +42 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Field Wood-rush, Ivy-leaved Speedwell, Hairy Wood-rush +42 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Dark Giant Horsefly, Eristalis tenax +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Dark-edged Bee-fly, Dark Giant Horsefly, Eristalis tenax +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route82 m
Named routeRef 700Length 82 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route199 m
Named routeRef 700Length 199 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route7.5 km
Named routeRef 70Length 7.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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Wildlife to spot

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