Birds — Mallard, Little Grebe, Grey Heron +76 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Little Grebe, Grey Heron +76 more · last seen 2025
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Sneezewort, Lesser Tussock-sedge, Large Bitter-cress +59 more · last seen 2024
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small Heath, Green-veined White, Meadow Brown +23 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Small Heath, Green-veined White, Meadow Brown +23 more · last seen 2024
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Foraging
Good match
Plants — Hazel, Beech Fern, Thyme-leaved Speedwell +5 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
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Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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5 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km▾
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Townend and Troutbeck Valley Walk, WindermereWalking route6.4 km▾
Explore classic Lakeland scenery on this walk from Brockhole, near Windermere, through Troutbeck Valley to the historic 17th-century farmhouse, Townend. Along the way, take in fell views, spot wildlife & admire traditional Lake District architecture.
Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Ambleside to Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route9.3 km▾
From Ambleside, walk through country lanes, woods & fields. Get views of Windermere, visit Troutbeck village & Townend farmhouse, before returning to Ambleside via a more challenging route over Wansfell Pike with great views over the surrounding fells.
Named routeLength 9.3 kmDuration 04:00-05:00Round tripLocal walking route
Windermere to Townend walk, WindermereWalking route12.8 km▾
Follow this walk to Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse in Troutbeck, which provides an insight into the local area. Views of the fells, a church with stained glass windows by Sir E. Burne-Jones & W. Morris. A challenging alternate return option available.
Named routeLength 12.8 kmDuration 02:30-04:30Round tripLocal walking route
Wansfell from Troutbeck Walk, WindermereWalking route10.1 km▾
Follow this challenging circular trail along old tracks and footpaths from Troutbeck to the fells. You're rewarded with outstanding views over Windermere and Ambleside from the top of Wansfell. Some rocky, uneven ground.
Named routeLength 10.1 kmDuration 03:00-05:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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24 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route61 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 61 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km▾
Named routeRef 6Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route598 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 598 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route184 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 184 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route40 m▾
Named routeRef 6Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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10 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
