Long Barrow - Sampson's Bratfull
Getting here
54.45963, -3.39244
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Meadow Pipit, Carrion Crow, Skylark +54 more · last seen 2023; Birds — Meadow Pipit, Carrion Crow, Skylark +54 more · last seen 2023
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — July Highflyer, Antler Moth, Peacock +36 more · last seen 2025; Insects — July Highflyer, Antler Moth, Peacock +36 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Fontinalis antipyretica subsp. antipyretica, Frizzled Pincushion, Claw Brook-moss +1 more · last seen 2016; Plants — Fontinalis antipyretica subsp. antipyretica, Frizzled Pincushion, Claw Brook-moss +1 more · last seen 2016
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Greendale and Middle Fell Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route5.6 km
Not far from the busy slopes of Scafell Pike, discover the quieter side of the Western Fells on this circular above Wastwater. There's a hidden mountain tarn, views over the Wasdale Screes & if visibility is good, the Isle of Man.
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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