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LOWTHER CASTLE

559 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome559 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Mallard +86 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: STABLE BLOCK EAST OF LOWTHER CASTLE

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Mallard +86 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Painted Lady, Ringlet +88 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Maidenhair Spleenwort, Rambling Tail-moss, Yellow Oat-grass +33 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Ullswater WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ullswater Way - Dalemain LoopWalking route

Ullswater Way Dalemain Loop - white text on red roundel

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Ullswater Way - Lowther Castle LoopWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Eamont WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Earl Henry's Drivepublic footpath · 327 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 327 mPath type: service
Earl Henry's Drivepublic footpath · 26 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 26 mPath type: service
Earl Henry's Drivepublic footpath · 1.6 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.6 kmPath type: service
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 71Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route962 m
Named routeRef 71Length 962 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 8.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Patte d'Oie and Shap Abbey Steps, Lowther Castle

The Patte d'Oie and Shap Abbey Steps, Lowther Castle

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