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Prehistoric cairnfields, field systems, hut circles and a farmstead on Corney Fell, 440m north west of Buckbarow Bridge

21 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦15+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Stonechat and Dipper
  • 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· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Stonechat, Dipper, Meadow Pipit +12 more · last seen 2024; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Stonechat, Dipper, Meadow Pipit +12 more · last seen 2024; Grass moorland priority habitat

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Hawker, Exechia pectinivalva, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary +1 more · last seen 2022

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitehaven to SilecroftWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Corney Fell Roadbridleway · 225 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 225 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Buckbarrow beck bridge, Corney Fell, Cumbria

Buckbarrow beck bridge, Corney Fell, Cumbria

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