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King George's Field

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Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPlayground

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Woodpigeon +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Woodpigeon +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Playing field

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap); Named hiking route nearby: Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 30 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hartsop to Hayeswater Gill Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route3.2 km

From Hartsop village, follow Hayeswater Gill up to the reservoir (which once fed into north-west England's water supply) on a circular walk surrounded by towering Lake District fells. Discover local mining and milling history as you go. Some steep climbs.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Aira Force Glencoyne Farm Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route4.8 km

Glencoyne is one of the largest tenanted hill farms in the Lake District. Pass through Grade II listed buildings, industrial artifacts, fells, grazing livestock, rich woodland where red squirrels are seen & views of Ullswater. Steep, gravel & boggy.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Ullswater WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
Aira Force and Gowbarrow Park Trail, Ullswater ValleyWalking route7.2 km

Experience Aira Force at its best as you head towards the waterfalls. Pass through woodland with lush green ferns & evergreens and emerge from the confines of the gorge to enjoy expansive views over Ullswater from the summit of Gowbarrow.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 01:30-03:00Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

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