Plan your visit
Getting here
54.62377, -2.56415
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Fieldfare
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground 219m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Fieldfare
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🛝Playground 219m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Fieldfare, Common Gull +46 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Fieldfare, Common Gull +46 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard priority habitat
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Dales High WayWalking route145 km
Runs from Saltaire (West Yorkshire) to Appleby-in-Westmorland (Cumbria) roughly following route of Settle and Carlisle railway
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km
Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.
🚴Cycling
21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Route 71Cycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Cumbria CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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