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Levens Bridge

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📷 Mary and Angus Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

54.26016, -2.77516

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Jackdaw
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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
Parking· Free

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Robin +85 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Otter, Grey Squirrel, Hedgehog +15 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade I listed building nearby: LEVENS HALL

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Mesembrina meridiana, Volucella pellucens +29 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem, Mistletoe, Goldilocks Buttercup +105 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Hincaster TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Storth TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Sizergh Fell, SizerghWalking route4 km

The traditional agricultural estate surrounding Sizergh offers views of the Lakeland Fells, Pennines & Morecambe Bay, as well as an array of animals, birds, butterflies & wildflowers. Mostly grassy paths, steep, uneven surfaces & gates.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, SizerghWalking route8.8 km

Walk along River Kent and Sizergh estate, dog friendly, Abbot Hall, Lancaster Canal Trail, Roman Forts, Suspension Bridge. Low Sizergh's barn, café and shop, check the website for opening hours.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

67 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National 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 route323 m
Named routeRef 70Length 323 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 70Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Grievegate Lanebyway open to all traffic · 272 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 272 mSurface compactedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Levens Bridge

📷 Mary and Angus Hogg · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦SIZERGH CASTLEHistoric site2.6 km→✦LEVENS HALLHistoric site600 m→🌱Levens ParkUrban park800 m→✦DALLAM TOWERHistoric site4.4 km→🐄Lakeland Maze Farm ParkVisitor farm2.8 km→🌱Levens Hall GardensUrban park200 m→