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LEVENS HALL

84 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome84 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2025; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Otter, Red Fox, Badger +17 more · last seen 2026; Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh priority habitat

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Harlequin Ladybird, Volucella pellucens +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem, Moschatel, Dog's Mercury +139 more · last seen 2025

Free

Waterside walks

Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 19 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
Lancaster Canal Trailpublic footpath · 457 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 457 mPath type: footway
Lancaster Canal Trailpublic footpath · 21 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 21 mSurface grassPath type: footway
The Avenuepublic footpath · 808 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 808 mSurface dirtPath type: footway
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Cycling

71 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

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Grievegate Lanebyway open to all traffic · 939 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 939 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway
Grievegate Lanebyway open to all traffic · 272 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 272 mSurface compactedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Felled tree in Levens Hall Deer Park

Felled tree in Levens Hall Deer Park

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