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Iron Mad Wilkinson

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome

Getting here

54.21539, -2.89335

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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
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard +90 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard +90 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Syrphus, House-fly +30 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Syrphus, House-fly +30 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Early-purple Orchid, Bluebell, Raspberry +1 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Early-purple Orchid, Bluebell, Raspberry +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
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
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
Eaves Wood Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.4 km
Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

53 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route7.5 km
Named routeRef 70Length 7.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 70Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Portrait of John 'Iron Mad' Wilkinson, Lindale

📷 Karl and Ali · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Portrait of John 'Iron Mad' Wilkinson, Lindale

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Nearby places

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🌱Park Road GardensUrban park3.1 km→🌱Park Road GardensUrban park3.1 km→🌱Soroptimist GardenUrban park2.2 km→🌱Ornamental GardensUrban park2.3 km→🌱Normandy GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Cox's CornerUrban park3.2 km→

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