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

21 ha

📷 Brian Green · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

Getting here

54.30295, -3.33908

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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
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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

📷 Brian Green · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Buckbarrow beck bridge, Corney Fell, Cumbria

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