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Hawesmead Park

2 ha

📷 Darrin Antrobus · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

54.31579, -2.74784

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 202m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Eristalis pertinax, Larch Ladybird +26 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Paris, Side-fruited Crisp-moss, Montagne's Cylinder-moss +38 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

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

Sections of this trail are seasonal access.

Named routeLength 500 mDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

67 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
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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Corner of Romney and Milnthorpe Roads, Kendal

📷 Darrin Antrobus · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Corner of Romney and Milnthorpe Roads, Kendal

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Abbot Hall Recreation GroundUrban park900 m→🌱Miller FieldUrban park1.1 km→✦SIZERGH CASTLEHistoric site3.9 km→🌱Castle HillUrban park1.4 km→🌱Friends House GardenUrban park1.4 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park400 m→