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Old Penrith (Voreda) Plumpton Wall

17 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome17 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
  • 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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Starling +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Starling +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Mystacides azurea, Banded Demoiselle, Large White +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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