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Nobles Rest

2 ha

📷 Alan Heardman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.33002, -2.75027

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕M&S Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidToilets

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Tree Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Eristalis pertinax +28 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Scout ScarWalking route
Named routeRef Miles Without Stiles 4Point-to-pointLocal 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
Accessible Garden Route, SizerghWalking route500 m

Sections of this trail are seasonal access.

Named routeLength 500 mDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Park End Moss Wetland Walk at SizerghWalking route4.5 km

Park End Moss was once an area of degraded farmland, now transformed into a wildlife haven. This circular takes you through ancient woodland to wetland, popular with a variety of bird species. NB: trail map on the website differs form leaflet.

Named routeLength 4.5 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Trampublic footpath · 58 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 58 mSurface compactedPath type: footway
The Trampublic footpath · 637 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 637 mSurface grassPath type: footway
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Cycling

64 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
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 70Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 6Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route659 m
Named routeRef 6Length 659 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Kendal - Nobles Rest Park

📷 Alan Heardman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Kendal - Nobles Rest Park

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🌱Miller FieldUrban park600 m→🌱Abbot Hall Recreation GroundUrban park800 m→🌱Friends House GardenUrban park500 m→🌱Castle HillUrban park1.1 km→🌱Goose HolmeUrban park700 m→🌱Kirkbie GreenUrban park700 m→