Powdonnet Well
Getting here
54.59827, -2.62504
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
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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 — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Blackbird, Swift +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Blackbird, Swift +72 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Brown Rollrim, Slippery Jack, Bovine Bolete +121 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Brown Rollrim, Slippery Jack, Bovine Bolete +121 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Polycentropus flavomaculatus, Hydroptila forcipata, Athripsodes bilineatus +131 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Polycentropus flavomaculatus, Hydroptila forcipata, Athripsodes bilineatus +131 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Water Avens, Bird Cherry, Garlic Mustard +39 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Water Avens, Bird Cherry, Garlic Mustard +39 more · last seen 2022
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Beechwood Sickener, False Chanterelle, Beech Milkcap +16 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km
Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.
🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 71Cycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Main RouteCycling route538 m
🐴Horse riding
7 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Little Appleby Lanebridleway · 16 m
Wildlife to spot
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